Tatjana Mandić Rigonat: I don't expect anything until the government in Serbia changes
On the occasion of nearly a year since the new management took over the National Theatre in Belgrade and the struggle of actors and most employees of this house to have it replaced, as well as the Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković who appointed it, theatre director Tatjana Mandić Rigonat says for Danas that she believes in the strength of the Drama ensemble but sees a real way out of the crisis with a change in the current government.
TL;DR
- Tatjana Mandić Rigonat believes a change in the Serbian government is necessary to resolve the crisis at the National Theatre in Belgrade.
- She trusts the strength of the Drama ensemble to endure and defend professional dignity through dedicated work.
- Rigonat sees herself and the National Theatre's struggle as part of a broader fight for art and culture against unprecedented attacks.
- She states she is excluded from directing new plays in Serbia, including at the National Theatre.
- Rigonat expresses hope for future accountability for those who have harmed the National Theatre.