Romania took hold of my heart in 2015 and since then has consumed my mind and soul. As with any genuine commitment, my relationship with this beautiful, complex country has grown and deepened over time as I have learned of its many tragedies, as well as its many triumphs. I have surrendered myself to Romania. [...] As I continue my Romanian journey, I marvel over the resiliency and fortitude of the people. I am fortunate to have developed close relationships, familial in many ways, with many Romanians. And I am eternally grateful to have been granted a Fulbright and honored to become part of this amazing community.
Portrait of an artist
U.S. Fulbrighter Sarah Brown gave a captivating interview on TVR Cultural for the TV show “Portrait of an artist” discussing her play, “A Secret About Joy”, which was performed this summer at the Grand Synagogue of Sibiu as part of the International Theatre Festival in Sibiu (FITS 2022).
In the interview, Sarah also talked about her family background, which played a significant role in the creation of the play and ultimately brought her to Romania, where she is teaching and sharing her expertise and passion about theatre with the students from “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu.
Sarah’s play brings together students from “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu and professional actors from “Radu Stanca” National Theatre and imagines the Jewish community in Sibiu back in the interwar period, in 1927, with all their dreams, hopes, struggles and heartaches.
Sarah Brown is a playwright, an international performer, a creator of mega site-specific shows, an educator and a Fulbright Scholar from the University of Memphis, USA. Watch the interview for a fascinating glimpse into the work of a talented and accomplished artist and educator.