Skepsis Group
Skepsis Group was founded in 2002 in Alba Iulia, Transylvania, Romania as a University theatre company.
In 2006 the group organized as an N.G.O with the mission of developing and extending the social, culturally and artistically life of the community. The group evolved by participating in intensive training sessions, developing its vision, experience and skills and now it is an independent theatre that unites proffesional and amator actors.
Several long term parnerships were signed with the local institutions and organizations on developing the cultural life of the city – most notable is the 10 years Protocol of Collaboration with the Municipality signed in 2017. The group has a strong bound with the community, promoting the civic values, non-formal education and involvement of people in the community life. Viorel Cioflica, the Director of the company, is a proffesional certified trainer and runs the Skepsis Studio acting training program adressed to young students.
Over the years, Skepsis became one of the top independent companies of Romania. The group has now a wide range of performances on different genres on its repertoire, from medieval farce and commedia dell arte, to classic, modern and absurd theatre. Original performances are created each year, as Skepsis theatre company represents Alba Iulia to national and international theatre festivals, acting as a cultural ambassador of the city.
Since 2014 Skepsis group organizes every year APOLLO – International Youth Theatre Festival, with E.U. funding (Youth in Action program) and with the support of the Municipality and other cultural institutions and sponsors. The festival takes place each year, atracting young groups (age 18-39) from institutionalized and independent theatre dimensions, promoting the need of learning and developing as artists, cultural and experience exchange, breaking the cultural barriers and building bridges of collaboration between artists.
Since 2015 Skepsis group organizes each year BALGRAD MEDIEVAL DAYS – medieval art festival – an event with national and international participation focused mainly on bringing to life the medieval past of the city (the medieval name of Alba Iulia was Balgrad) and promoting european heritage and cultural values. Several medieval art companies (music, dance, theatre, jugglery and weaponry demonstration) are hosted in Alba Iulia during 2 days of festival with open-air performances, street animation and demonstrations.
These festivals will be further improved and their impact on the community will grow with the support of LOCUS project.
Usefull links:
SKEPSIS group facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/skepsis2002/
APOLLO festival facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Apollofestival/
https://teatrulskepsis.ro