UNITER elects new Senate and announces National Theatre Festival details

The Romanian Theater Union (UNITER) has elected its new Senate for the 2026-2030 mandate. Among the elected members is Erwin Șimșensohn, director of the Constanța State Theater, who secured his position in the directors' category with 315 votes. Radu Afrim was elected as the top director with 319 votes, while Bobi Pricop was chosen as the substitute.

The Senate-Council of Directors consists of 15 titular members and 4 substitutes representing actors, directors, scenographers, and theater critics. Following the election, Șimșensohn expressed his commitment to protecting and promoting the interests of theater professionals across both public and independent institutions.

In related cultural news, the 36th edition of the National Theatre Festival, produced by UNITER, is scheduled to take place in Bucharest from October 16 to 25, 2026. The festival will feature a variety of events including radio and TV performances, educational modules, and international dialogues. A new pilot initiative, ‘FNT TECH LAB – sneak peek’, will be introduced to facilitate discussion among technical professionals regarding the relationship between humans and technology in theater production.