Domnica Radulescu Livres

The Story of an Immigrant Life. Dream in a Suitcaseunravels a fast-paced journey of survival, resilience, and the power of love. It is the first English language memoir of a female Romanian-American survivor of the worst communist dictatorship behind the Iron Curtain. The story offers a rich multicultural mosaic of a life divided not only between two cultures and languages, that of the heroines native Romania and her adoptive US but also between Chicagos urban culture and that of a small town in Virginia marked by a heavy confederate history. This book is deeply relevant for our times as it offers an opportunity for American-born

1980s Romania. As the sun sets on the magical shore of the Black Sea and casts its last rays across the water, all Nora Teodoru can think about is pursuing her dream of becoming an accomplished artist and of her love for Gigi, her childhood friend from the Turkish part of town.

It is 1977 and seventeen-year-old Mona Manoliu has fallen in love with Mihai, a mysterious boy who lives in the romantic mountain city where she spends her summers. She can think of nothing and no one else. But life under Ceausescu's Romania is difficult. Hunger, paranoia and fear infect everyone. One day Mona sees Mihai wearing the black leather jacket favoured by the secret police. Is it possible he is one of them? As food shortages worsen and more of her loved ones disappear, Mona comes to understand that she must leave Romania. She escapes in secret - narrowly avoiding the police - through Yugoslavia to Italy, and finally to Chicago. But she leaves without saying a final goodbye to Mihai. And though she struggles to bury her longing for the past, many years later she finds herself compelled to return, determined to learn the truth.

Focusing on the contributions of five groundbreaking women in comic performance, this volume highlights figures like 16th-century Isabella Andreini and contemporary artists Deb Margolin and Kimberly Dark. Each has crafted unique forms of humor that challenge societal norms, gender roles, and stereotypes. The book not only recounts their stories but also provides a practical guide for performers and educators in theater, emphasizing the transformative power of comedy in subverting patriarchal attitudes.

Exploring themes of displacement and identity, the collection features four plays by Domnica Radulescu that blend humor and tragedy. Scholar Christine Evans highlights their imaginative breadth, traversing diverse settings from small-town meetings to the complexities of the US border. Radulescu's work is noted for its carnivalesque and grotesque elements, offering a unique perspective on the human experience through a richly layered narrative style.

Exploring themes of nature, madness, and environmental destruction, this collection of one-act and short plays presents a feminist perspective with vibrant roles for female and non-binary performers. The works are characterized by their wild, poetic style, aiming to provoke joy and reflection. Each play invites audiences to engage with pressing issues through a magical and daring lens, making it a compelling addition to contemporary theater.

Eine wildromantische Geschichte in den Karpaten während der Ceaușescu-Diktatur. Mona erlebt ihre erste Liebe in einem von Angst und Misstrauen geprägten Überwachungsstaat. Als ihre Familie in Gefahr gerät, flieht sie nach Amerika und bleibt mit der quälenden Ungewissheit zurück, ob sie Mihai und ihrer Heimat unrecht getan hat.