RESTORATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE FIRST THEATER BUILT TOGETHER, GRIVITA 53

About this project

<p>The project RESTORATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE FIRST THEATER BUILT TOGETHER, GRIVITA 53 is in fact a much more complex project, with a strong symbolic and emotional load: the first private theater after 71 years will be built from ‘0’. The theater&nbsp; wants to be a bridge between the history of the capital and the future artistic community. The built theater wants to be more than a cultural space, it is required to be a spirit of a generation. In Romania, independent theater is a vital cultural movement. However, it happens in makeshift spaces. Grivita 53 will be the first independent theater stage to offer the conditions of a professional theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;The buildings show the effects of abandonment, the degradations being due to seismic movements as well as lack of maintenance, environmental factors and vandalism.&nbsp;The intervention consists in the remodeling and extension of the existing buildings according to the spatial and functional requirements of the architecture program with the maintenance and restoration of the historical facades.&nbsp;With the support of the Norwegian partner the promoter will organize a theatrical season for both adults and children. In addition to the theater, film screenings will be run on the terrace, a non-stop library will host workshops on literature and dramatic writing, a foyer will host non-stop exhibitions of contemporary art and regular meetings between artists.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The project strengthened bilateral relations between Romania and donor states, particularly Norway, through the involvement of the donor project partner. This collaboration encouraged knowledge exchange, cultural dialogue, and the sharing of good practices. The partnership added value to the project by fostering mutual understanding and promoting long-term cultural connections.

Project partners

• STIFTELSEN RINGEBU PRESTEGARD Donor project partner· Norway