BUCHAREST CALLING

Written by Peca Stefan

Directed by Ana Mărgineanu
with: Daniel Popa, Isabela Neamţu, Cosmin Seleşi, Katia Pascariu, Laurentiu Bănescu
Set Design by Ina Isbăşescu

MONDAY Theatre @ Green Hours , Bucharest (2005)
The Lafayette Street Theatre, NYC (2007)



"In Peca Stefan's jaggedly episodic Bucharest Calling, melancholy and desperation haunt the five characters whose lives intersect with coincidences worthy of Dickens and irony that brings to mind O. Henry. (…) beautifully played, a affecting glimpse into life in the post-Soviet Romanian world." Andy Propst, americantheaterweb.com
 

"The five actors interact with believable spontaneity as romances rise and fall and brothers and sisters connect and disconnect. The actors' clear English is enhanced by appealing Romanian accents. Under Ana Margineanu's astute direction, the story plays out in a series of short staccato scenes enhanced by appropriate slides and videos. Bucharest Calling brings a fresh, welcome voice to the festival." Irene Backalenick, backstage.com
 

“Bucharest Calling reminds us that the Fringe is international in its scope. I would venture to guess that this prompts some people to narrow the field by winnowing their choices to foreign works."  Ginia Bellafante, The New York Times
 

"A fully realized staging of an innovative play, Bucharest Calling is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys quality Off-Off-Broadway theater." Valerie Work, offoffonline.com

"Romania's MONDAY Theatre, the company responsible for Bucharest Calling, represents themselves impressively with this well-done production. I recommend paying these Eastern European visitors a call and showing them some All-American love." Michael Criscuolo, nytheatre.com

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