Dive into the glorious, chaotic world where art, science, and technology meet bureaucracy, strong opinions, and even stronger rakija. This satirical performance rips the lid off the unwritten rules that Balkan NGOs follow to survive. We'll show you the absurd beauty of funding alchemy, why every technical failure is just an avant-garde sculpture waiting to happen, and the critical role of intense philosophical debate over dinner in project management. Forget the jargon—this is your essential, hilarious guide to getting ambitious projects done (or almost done) in the Balkans.

Performers: Tamara Găgeatu & Costin Stăncioi
Artistic Director: Ada Anghel
Concept: Andrei Tudose
DOP & Editor: Rebeca Pascenco

Performance developed in the framework of Otherwise Residency 2025, in partnership with UNATC, and co-financed by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund and by the Bucharest City Hall through ARCUB, in the framework of the Bucharest Together 2025 program.
The project does not necessarily represent the position of The Administration of the National Cultural Fund. The Administration of the National Cultural Fund is not responsible for the content of the project or the manner in which the results of the project may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding recipient.
The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the Bucharest City Hall or ARCUB.

The characters and stories in this artistic work - even those based on real events - are entirely fictional, representing a creative interpretation. This performance is a parody and should be treated with humor, but also understood as such.