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Legacies of Enslavement: Theatre Review of The Great Shame

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this article, I review The Great Shame, a play by Alina Șerban, a Romanian Romani playwright and actor. My analysis focuses on the central theme of the play, namely the enslavement of Romani people in the historical Romanian Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. While telling a contemporary story about academic engagement with the theme of enslavement, the play sheds light on reminiscences of the past in society, particularly institutionalised and interpersonal racist behaviour, censorship, and the perpetuation of stereotypes.

Source: Critical Romani Studies

DOI: 10.29098/crs.v9i1.211

Author: Oana Rusu

Institutions: Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, University of Arts from Târgu-Mureș

Language: English

Topic: Romani and Gypsy Studies

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Norges Forskningsråd

Award: MEMOROBIA: Memorialisation of Romani enslavement in territories of contemporary Romania