<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Simon Salca jr. - professional site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Salca Jr. is a professional website focused on teaching the art of acting. The site includes sections on acting studies, a portfolio, teaching methods, poetry, publications, and a blog that explores both occidental and oriental acting techniques.]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:55:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Honoured to Join the Theatre of Changes Festival 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am grateful to share that I have been invited to join the 23rd International Festival of Making Theater in Athens, in 2027 — a gathering of artists, teachers, and seekers of the craft in the very city where theatre first took breath. Ivory lyre with elaborate relief decoration, found in 1972 in Menidi Tholos, XIIIth or XIVth century BC 	For me, Greece is a place of return, of recognition, of gentle clarity. My first visit took me to Athens Theatre of Dionyssos and the magnificent museums,...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/honoured-to-join-the-theatre-of-changes-festival-2027</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f602c6adee9ecb163b539</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:43:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_1adc938d0dc84806b8a3c2f9cb5ba211~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury Reflections from the Vaslui County School Theatre Festival ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In November 2025, I had the honour of being invited as a jury member at the Victor Ion Popa National School Theatre Festival in Vaslui — an event that transformed the city into a vibrant meeting point for young performers from Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Italy. Supported by the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and organised in partnership with the Vaslui County Centre for Excellence, the festival brought together more than 1,000 spectators and showcased 38...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/jury-reflections-from-the-vaslui-county-school-theatre-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05b535e8ad7aab1e61901d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:53:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_94ad757b9bed4c3a8ba80da89234b1bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring at Zhong Xi: A Study Journey at the Central Academy of Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the course of two years, I completed both the theoretical and practical components of the Master’s programme in Musical Theatre, benefiting during the first three semesters in Galați from the guidance of several remarkable mentors: the internationally renowned director, actor, and professor Vladimir Bouchler, the soprano Hildegun Pettersen (Musikkteater Høyskolen, Oslo, Norway), and the director and scholar Bogdan Ulmu(Timișoara University, Romania). These semesters culminated in a...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/the-central-academy-of-drama-beijing-study-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e60760930722cfe9167975</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:07:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_e6c5c1d945054c068556934cac3e3a97~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_793,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestra Titanic — Doko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titanic Orchestra(Orchestra Tiitanic) by Hristo Boytchev, opening the 2019–2020 season of the “Victor Ion Popa” Theatre, is a play about drifting, illusion, and the human need to invent meaning when reality no longer provides one. In many productions, Doko remains a secondary figure, a quiet presence amid the chaos of the others. 	In this staging, however, the story begins and ends with Doko asleep on stage — a directorial choice that opens an entirely different perspective: perhaps...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/orchestra-titanic-doko</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d80398c55f668b5307d580</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:02:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_1763a0b932e14e49a193534d091cf433~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My published poems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poster of the first Autumn Gathering of the Academia Bârlădeană and the jubilee issue of Academia Bârlădeană, 3(100)/2025, featuring the portrait of poet Cristian Simionescu from the biographical volume Cristian Simionescu. Life, Work, and Destiny, which also features one of my poems. 	My poetic formation began in adolescence, within the literary circle led by the Romanian poet Cristian Simionescu, where I first learned to approach language as both discipline and revelation. I later wrote...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/my-published-poems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7507afc7a52acb9093d48</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_7e3f0311cb274600b62156f6018ac5b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Skin of the Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Journey in Paleontology 	Since 2014, a significant part of my artistic and pedagogical identity has been shaped not only in rehearsal rooms and classrooms, but also in the quiet layers of Miocene sediment. For more than a decade, I have volunteered at the Vasile Pârvan Museum (Natural Sciences Department) under the guidance of PhD Engineer Laurențiu Ursachi, contributing to paleontological research, fieldwork, conservation, and scientific communication. 	Although my professional path is...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/under-the-skin-of-the-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d626ac58cd9b019f8b8869</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_5807caaf0ec44061a85c56a5ece1664e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_824,h_463,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teaching Theatre as a Transformative Practice: Three Years of Pedagogical Creation in Romanian High Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview 	For three consecutive school years, I developed and implemented two major pedagogical theatre projects in partnership with two Romanian educational institutions: National College “Gh. Roșca Codreanu”—one of the oldest high schools in the country—and Technological Highschool “Al. I. Cuza”. 	These projects combined artistic creation, curriculum design, community engagement, and cultural event management. They also shaped the artistic journeys of many students, some of whom later...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/teaching-theatre-as-a-transformative-practice-three-years-of-pedagogical-creation-in-romanian-high</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4b52884368b4841075ec7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:46:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_2483bbc460dc496d90b7de8063f4e865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Ancient Fires to Modern Lights: A Traveller’s Guide to Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Complementary Guide to Theatre History for the Contemporary Actor For a young creator at the beginning of an artistic journey, acting techniques alone are never enough. They provide discipline, and they cultivate the physical and psychological skills essential to the craft — but the true source of inspiration lies elsewhere. It grows from general culture, from the ability to understand the world, and from the deeper cultural knowledge specific to one’s artistic field. Often, this knowledge...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/from-ancient-fires-to-modern-lights-a-traveller-s-guide-to-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d36e8284368b484104cb52</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:44:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_929d741044e1400abf1fd0826cdc0d1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA! directed by Vladimir Bouchler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Bouchler Hildegunn Pettersen 	In March 2015, I had the privilege of taking part in The Bridge , an international project dedicated to the exchange of experience between Norway and Romania in the field of musical theatre. Supported through an EEA Grant from Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein , the project brought together artists, teachers and students for an intensive two‑week laboratory of training and performance. 	One of the central components of the program was the OKLAHOMA! ...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/oklahoma-directed-by-vladimir-bouchler</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf7bc08897c358f1b47610</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_dad58c448403495a8f51f82dbae1e878~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_841,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art as a Shared Path: Solidarity, Imagination, and the Next Generation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interview for Career &#38; Business Magazine 	I am grateful to reporter Cosmina Marcela Oltean of Career &#38; Business Magazine for the opportunity to revisit my artistic journey in such a thoughtful and generous format. This extended interview, published in one of the country’s most respected cultural and professional magazines, allowed me to reflect on the values and experiences that continue to shape my work. The photographs were taken by my longtime friend, cinematographer and photographer Radu...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/art-as-a-shared-path-solidarity-imagination-and-the-next-generation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce7aa4535e7bcd2697fe86</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:33:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_a3d667d4a22c4006874ec4bfa4249977~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifteen Poems in the Library That Kept My Echo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomorrow I will give my first public reading at the well‑known literary “athanor”, Cenaclul Alexandru Vlahuță — a writers’ circle with a long tradition, hosted by the local library of my hometown. I will read fifteen poems written across different stages of my life, beginning with my adolescent years. The selection includes: • 	Serpentina • 	Lumea e râsul (The World Is the Laugh) • 	Arcana sine numero • 	Poveste (Fairytale) • 	Arlechin (Harlequin) • 	Trei pași în urmă (Three Steps Away) •...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/fifteen-poems-in-the-library-that-kept-my-echo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce72996def0df73ca9c1ed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:46:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_f6624c41308a4da4aef8fc688370e4ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My New Poem in the Magazine’s Centennial Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce the publication of one of my recent poems in the centennial issue of the prestigious cultural magazine Academia Bârlădeană , a landmark publication of the Academia Bârlădeană Literary and Cultural Society  and a longstanding pillar of both local and national cultural life. The event was honored by the presence and address of Mayor Dumitru Boroș, who emphasized the support of the local authorities for the region`s cultural heritage. 	My poem, Ziua strănutului...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/my-new-poem-in-the-magazine-s-centennial-light</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce627e6def0df73ca99e66</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:35:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_e39c51e6a6ad441e977cf27b12f7e9fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Journey Through Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[I made my professional stage debut at the age of four, in a state theatre production where I had the privilege of performing alongside my father and a cast of seasoned actors. Since then, the theatre has remained a place of metamorphosis — a realm where laughter, longing, and shadow intertwine. Each character has shaped my artistic path, becoming a dialogue between technique, sensitivity, and the joy of working with directors and colleagues who challenged me to grow. 	What follows is a...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/a-journey-through-roles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce4187535e7bcd2697805b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:49:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_a1e8249c496647589509e1c6d63fd1a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_989,h_784,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Willow Method - teaching philosophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[radica - adapta -florere My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that actor training must cultivate both artistic sensitivity and technical mastery. The Willow Method emerges from my long‑term engagement with Vachtangov’s fantastic realism, Eastern performance traditions, and contemporary improvisational pedagogy. It positions the actor as a creative agent capable of renewal, responsiveness, and imaginative transformation. 1. The Actor as a Living, Adaptive Artist I view the actor not...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/the-willow-method-teaching-philosophy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3a5c4a0626dd190094e10</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:10:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_34c3f147818143e4beb7844cc4ff0a6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Willow Method - key principles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Willow Method is an actor‑training approach inspired by Vachtangov’s fantastic realism and his belief that the actor must remain creatively alive in every performance. It integrates Western and Eastern techniques to help students develop a flexible, responsive, and personally grounded artistic practice. At its core, the method offers a Basic Toolkit that supports actors in discovering their inner voice and responding authentically to their environment. The willow tree serves as a guiding...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/the-willow-method-short-version</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3a0ada0626dd19009429e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:47:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_6e24769a6c2e4ed2abd5f5e5d87782ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE WILLOW MANIFESTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shadows tease the bark—  the willow laughs in the wind,  forgetting to hide. 1. Root into what holds you! • 	We begin from the quiet knowledge already inside us — not mystical, just familiar, like something we once knew and can recognize again. • 	Our past isn’t a burden; it’s a stable ground we can lean on while we reach toward what’s next. • 	Like a willow anchored deep, we trust that what we’ve forgotten can return through practice, presence, and movement. 2. Sense before you think! • 	The...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/the-willow-manifesto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c253eb149f4fed564e80ee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:05:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_e2920076896c463f9f90817d5e3b2648~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LUDI Club                                                    Theatre play and VR-based pedagogy empowering young people to discover their own personal timbre]]></title><description><![CDATA[LUDI Club emerged from a desire to offer young people a creative space where play, imagination, and technology could reshape the way they understand themselves and others. Sometimes, all young people need is a space where imagination is taken seriously. Between 2018 and 2020, based on the Willow Method and accompanied by my colleague, actress R. Ananie, and by her husband, I created a Personal Development project for young people, using acting as the main pedagogical tool. To the best of our...]]></description><link>https://simonsalca.wixsite.com/simon-salca-jr/post/ludi-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bfae4860de372da577a19e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86c0d5_ffa8c87373ff4a6eaa160e78f9ef9fd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>simonsalcajr</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>