"Viral on TikTok" is a co-production between the Giuvlipen theater company and the Romanian Dramaturgi Theater, signed by the multidisciplinary artist Mihaela Drăgan. The show, inspired by the sexual education workshops that Drăgan held for young people from Roma communities in Romania, talks about young people and their needs through the lens of the modern cultural phenomenon, TikTok.
Amidst the virtual dance of emoticons and trending challenges, "Viral on TikTok" follows the remarkable journey of two Roma teenagers, bound by friendship and courage, as they try to become famous on the most popular social media app, Tik Tok. In a society full of double standards, the young women face the archaic concept of virginity, sexist ideals of beauty, the dangerous movement of pick up artists, forced marriage and the influence of religion in suppressing women's rights.
With infectious charisma, they use TikTok as a platform to spark a social revolution against the ignorance that envelops the society they live in. As their TikTok videos grow in popularity and they convey messages through music and dance, their friendship navigates moments of support and adversity. From vulnerability to resilience, they stand as beacons of change, encouraging others to rally to their cause. "Viral on TikTok" metamorphoses into an unflinching manifesto advocating for the vital need for sex education among young people. The show unfolds a narrative of teenage empowerment, highlighting the courage of two Roma pioneers, ready to break the chains of social norms and catalyze a brighter and fairer future for those and those like them.
foto: Amalia Drăniceanu, Anastasia Atanasoska
Starring: NICOLETA GHIȚĂ BIANCA MIHAI
Apariții video: CEZAR GRUMĂZESCU ADRIAN MIHAI PETRACHE
Written and directed by MIHAELA DRĂGAN
Asistent regie: GIOVANNI BRAND
Music: ANDREI HORJEA
Versuri: MIHAELA DRĂGAN NICOLETA GHIȚĂ BIANCA MIHAI
Coregrafie și mișcare scenică: RĂZVAN ROTARU CORINA PLATON