Founded immediately after the 1989 Romanian Revolution by actor and director Mihai Mălaimare.
The theatre is officially registered as a public institution under the Bucharest City Hall.
The company has performed in over 50 countries, focusing on the universal language of gesture.
It maintains a specific artistic research department dedicated to the study of the mask in performance.
The theatre often moves its performances outdoors, transforming public spaces into temporary stages.
Masca Theatre is a professional repertoire theatre in Bucharest uniquely dedicated to mime, pantomime, and gesture-based performance. Founded in 1990 by Mihai Mălaimare, it remains the only theatre in Romania specializing in non-verbal and physical theatre. The institution operates out of a facility on Bulevardul Uverturii, distinct from its former historical location in the city center. Their productions focus heavily on body language, mask work, and street theatre aesthetics. The company frequently tours its performances to international festivals and regional squares. The theatre maintains a repertory that blends classical drama techniques with modern experimental movement. It serves as a pedagogical center for actors specializing in physical comedy and silent expression.
The theater's main entrance foyer features distinctive posters and documentation of past performances.
Check the official website for performance listings, as some shows are held at external venues rather than the main building.
If you do not speak Romanian, prioritize shows labeled as physical theatre or mime, as these are language-independent.
Book tickets in advance via their online portal, as smaller experimental performances have limited seating capacity.
Do not assume all performances are dialogue-heavy plays; many are silent or movement-based.
The theatre generally follows a seasonal schedule, with fewer performances during the mid-summer holiday period.
Business casual attire is standard; observe traditional theatre silence during performances.
