The alarming influence of the clergy on Romanian theatre

The Romanian Orthodox Church is exerting a growing influence on theatres in the country, writes the daily Gândul: "Two young actors recently announced their resignation from the National Theatre in Bucharest, a stage where most Romanian actors can only dream of playing. Prior to their resignation the two actors' confessor had seen a play they were supposed to act in. It isn't clear what their confessor said. Perhaps he was unhappy because one scene shows a funeral service. What is certain is that the young actors announced their resignation, and in so doing seriously compromised their very promising careers. Such occurrences are by no means the exception. A growing number of actors have long been speaking out about their relations with the church and their need to talk with their confessors about the plays they act in. It doesn't happen every day, but as an alarm signal it should be taken seriously."

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