Szigligeti Theatre Gives Benefit Performance

As the first anniversary of actor Tibor Ács's passing is getting closer, Szigligeti Theatre is giving a benefit  performance for the execution of his funeral monument.

At the request of Szigligeti Theatre's leadership and Szigligeti Cultural and Charity Fund, the monument will be designed by scupltor Árpád Deák. The moulage of the monument is done (see picture), the next step will be the execution of the bronze plaque and its emplacement on the grave.

To cover the costs of the projection and the execution, Szigligeti Theatre is giving a charitable performance: on 8 December, at 7 pm, the company will play the comedy The Misanthrope by Molière. Thise interested will be able to by sponsor tickets for the prize of 50 Lei. Organizers also accept other donations for the cause.

Sponsor tickets will be available as of next week, at Szigligeti Theatre's booking agency, open Monday to Friday 2 to 7 pm, or one hour before the start of the shows.

Tibor Ács was born in Oradea, in 1943. He graduated the local Premontrei high school, and after studying architecture, he turned towards acting. He graduated Szentgyörgyi István Acting School in 1972, in Târgu Mureş, then, at first, worked in Satu Mare, serving and entertaining the town's audiences. In 1977, he returned home, to Oradea. He was an Oradean to the core. He adored his hometown, he adored Szigligeti Theatre and its audience. Throughout his 31 year carreer, he played almost everything there was to play, from Lumpáciusz Vagabundusz (in the play by Jenő Heltai), to Leapkin-Teapkin in Gogol's The Government Inspector. He was one of the most prolific and most beloved actors, especially in the 80's and 90's. Besides his dramatic roles, he was particularly great in comedies and musicals. His most memorable role remains Tevye in the musical The Fiddler on the Roof, but he was excellent also as Hugh in Brian Friel's drama Translations, or as Chebutykin in Three Sisters. He was loved by his audience for his unique sense of humour, but also for his open and friendly character.