VLAD UDRESCU is a Romanian actor and performer.
After graduating the National University of Drama and Cinematography “I.L. Caragiale” Bucharest, I started working as a freelancer in the independent theaters in Bucharest . Here, I got to work in experimental projects and new forms of performance and drama. I worked also on the classical repertoire in theaters like The National Theater Bucharest, The National Theater Craiova, Comedy Theater etc.
International work:
- European Theater Network – cultural management residency in Avignon’s Theater Festival, France, 2017.
- European Theater Network – performative creation residency in GogolFest, Ukraine, 2016.
- project “Europe(s)”, a collaboration with the National Theater Brussels were I explored some of Romanian’s social and political problems in the context of the E.U.
- a scholarship in Corsica from the French Embassy in Romania, participation in “The Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space”
- workshops with international artist like Erik Trules(USA),Armel Rousell(BEL) Ragnar Freidank(GER) or Daniele Salvo(IT)
- a residence program in GogolFest (Kiev, Ukraine) were i directed a show about embracing failure and the relationship between artists and success.
- participant as Emergent Talent at „Talents Sarajevo” at Sarajevo Film Festival
- a project in a international film.
I am currently employed as an actor in The National Theater “Marin Sorescu” Craiova.
Personal Information:
Name / Surname: Udrescu Victor-Vlad ; Phone: 00400740-761 870; E-mail: udrescuv@yahoo.com; Nationality: Romanian; Date of birth: 05/10/1986; Eye color: brown; Hair color: brown; Height: 187 cm; Weight: 80 kg Website: https://vladudrescu.wordpress.com/
Education and training:
- 2001-2005 Economic College “Transylvania” – Targu-Mures.
- 2005-2008 National University of Theatre and Cinematography “I.L.Caragiale” Bucharest – acting school- Prof. Dr. Adriana Popovici.
- 2008-2010 National University of Theatre and Cinematography “I.L.Caragiale” Bucharest – Master degree in acting- prof. dr. Gelu Colceag.
Actor/performer/dancer:
- Tom Harvey/Anthony/Greg/Jon/Victor Millner in „Incognito” by Nick Payne, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2020.
- Performer in „Snakes Outfit” by Marius Aldea, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2020.
- Kent in „Radio”, by Eric Bogosian, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2019.
- Object – „Good News. Final!”, by Davide Carnevali, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2019.
- Dominik -„Bang”- by Marius Von Mayenburg, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2019
- Samuel/a – „The House with meerkats”- de David Drabek, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2019.
- Demetrio – „Mars”- by Alexa Băcanu, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2019.
- One man show/Performer in „My arm” by Tim Crouch , POINT Theatre, 2018.
- Tartuffe/Du Croisy in ”FÊTE” by J.B. Moliere, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2018.
- Vlad in ”The Author” by Tim Crouch, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2017.
- Pavel in ”Slaves” by Maria Manolescu, PaintBrush Factory Cluj Napoca, 2017
- Leo Irving in “The Vibrator Play” by Sarah Ruhl, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2017.
- Frantz in “The Other Country” by Herta Muller, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2017.
- Performer in ”The Golden Medal Goes To”, devised performance, GOGOLFEST, Ukraina, 2016.
- C, Bim, Vi and B, “Quad”, “What Wheare”, “Coma and Go” and “Play” by Samuel Beckett, director Dragos Musoiu, National Theater Bucharest, 2016.
- Mark Anthony, “Julius Caesar” by W. Shakespeare, director Peter Schneider, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2016.
- Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev, “The seagull” by A.P. Chekhov, director Yannis Paraskeveopolous, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2015.
- Second man, “Illusions” by Ivan Viripaev, director Bobi Pricop, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova,
- Albany,“shakespeare.Remix (a video-performance)” by W. Shakespeare adaptation by Catinca Draganescu, National Theatre Bucharest, 2015.
- Dancer/performer, “Original Choreography Re.Creation”,concept Cristi Nanculescu, National Dance Center Bucharest, 2015.
- P , “Pool, no water” by Mark Ravenhill, director Dragos Musoiu, UNATC, 2015
- Robert Toscano, „Heureux les Heureux” by Yasmina Reza, Godot Theatre 2014.
- Performer/himself, “Europe(s), director Armel Roussel, National Thaeater Brussels, 2014.
- Performer/himself, “Occupy Future” by Catinca Draganescu, director Catinca Draganescu, Mignion Theater, 2014.
- Acaste, “The Misanthrope” by Moliere,director Alex Mazgareanu, Nottara” Theatre 2014.
- Simon Labrosse, „Seven days in the life of Simon Labrosse” by Carole Frechette, director Elene Morar, Theatre „Luni” from Green Hours, 2013.
- Performer/Sebi Cordos, „Aggressive Mediocrity (a debate-performance)”, by Catinca Draganescu, Theatre „Luni” from Green Hours 2013.
- Bird, „The Conference of Birds” by Farid Al-Din Attar, a “Labyrith” theater project, Godot Theatre 2013.
- Him, „I`m not the Eiffel tower” by Ecaterina Oproiu Godot theatre, 2013.
- Mihai, “The girl who lost her head” by Catinca Draganescu, director Catinca Draganescu, El Comandante, 2012.
- Tom, “The anniversary” by Bill Macllwraith, Nottara Theatre Bucharest, 2012.
- Villi, “M & M” by Stefan Caraman, director Cristi Bajora, InCulise Theater, 2012.
- Percinet, “The Romantics” by Edmond Rostand, Comedy Theater Bucharest, 2011.
- Voinitev, ”Platonov” by A.P. Chekhov, directo Liviu Lucaci, MIC Theatre Bucharest, 2010.
- Orsino, “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare MASC, Theatre, 2009.
- Dancer, “Blood Wedding” adaptation on Federico Garcia Lorca, Independent Choreography project , 2009.
Film:
- Moris, “Richis’s Dream”, director Lari Gligor ,producer Mortoci Film, role Moris, shooting language Romanian, 2014.
- Voice-over, “Wannabes”, director Razvan Barseti, producer Makina Film, shooting language Romanian, 2013.
- Anton, “Raaz Rebooted”, director Vikram Bhatt, producer Mahesh Bhatt, role Anton, soothing language English, 2016.
Prizes and achievements:
- Winner of the “National Audition” (competition for young emergent actors) with the role of Robert Toscano from “Heureux les Heureux” by Yasmina Reza, U.N.A.T.C. 2015.
- Finalist at GALA HOP with the monologue from “Days of our lifes” by Vlad Udrescu, Mangalia, 2010.
- “Best Ensamble” at “Yought Theater Festival Piatra Neamt” with “Platonov” by A.P. Cehov, 2008.
- Special Prize for the role The Aviator from “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery at “Iuliu Papiu” Franchophone Theater Festival, role performed in French, 2004.
Workshops:
- “L`ARIA” training grant from the French Embassy in Romania; roles performed in French during the training:
Taltybios in “Les Troienes” by Seneca and Jean Padan in “ Jean Padan” by Dario Fo; Corsica, 2006.
- “In search of existential drama” with David Esrig; Sibiu, 2007.
- “A workshop on Shakespeare – Hamlet” with David Esrig; National University of Theatre and Cinematography “I.L.Caragiale” Bucharest, 2010
- “Solo Performance” with Eric Trules (professor of practice at USC’s School of Theater, Fulbright senior specialist in American Studies, Theater); National University of Theatre and Cinematography “I.L.Caragiale” Bucharest,
- “The M. Chekhov Method” with Ragnar Freidank (board member of the National Michael Chekhov Association), Bucharest, 2013.
- “Europe(s)/Cities on Stage” Cultural European Project at National Theatre Brussels; workshop with Armel Roussel (professor at INSAS institute), Brussels-Belgium, 2014
- “Shared Space – music weather and politics”, work-shop in “The Prague Quadrennial of performance Design and Space”; Warsaw/Poland, 2014.
- Vocal Technique work-shop, with Daniele Salvo on Bacchantes by Euripides, role Penteu, National Theatre “Marin Sorescu” Craiova, 2015.
- The 10th annual Talents Sarajevo program/ Sarajevo Film Festival 2016;
Skills and “Acting Methods”: swimming, singing, dancing, fencing/ Comedia del`Arte, View Points, Michael Chekov, Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler, Debate Performance, Autobiographic Performance, able to perform in English and French.
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