The Bucharest National Theatre suspends rehearsals for the production “Tartuffe” amid the scandal involving director Felix Alexa

The “I.L. Caragiale” National Theatre of Bucharest announced the suspension of rehearsals for the performance “Tartuffe,” by J.B.P. Molière, directed by Felix Alexa, following an internal conflict and the intervention of the Ministry of Culture. The decision was made to reorganize activities until a professional solution is identified for continuing the project.

The theatre’s management stated that the public will be informed through official channels about the performance’s developments. The measure comes after the director’s hiring sparked protests within the theatre community. More than 1,000 artists signed a petition calling for the Minister of Culture’s intervention in the case of Felix Alexa’s hiring. The director is accused by former students and collaborators of sexual harassment, abuse of power, and professional blackmail, allegations he denies.

Several actors from the initially announced cast, including Marius Manole, Marius Bodochi, and Fulvia Folosea, withdrew from or declined the collaboration. In this context, the Ministry of Culture met with TNB manager Ada Hausvater and requested clarifications.

The ministry announced that it is verifying, in all subordinate institutions, the implementation of measures to prevent and combat sexual and moral harassment in the workplace, while respecting the presumption of innocence and without intervening in individual employment or commercial relationships.