The acting talents of students of the Faculty of Drama Arts marked a solemn diplomatic gathering

In the historic setting of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDU) at the University of Montenegro, located in the former Turkish Embassy building, a ceremonial event took place - the annual gathering of the diplomatic corps in Cetinje. Organized in collaboration between the FDU and the Diplomatic Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Montenegro, the event was an opportunity to showcase the rich program of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts - Cetinje.

Thanks to the initiative of the FDUs Vice-Dean for International Cooperation and Science, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sara Vujošević-Jovanović, and the organization of the two institutions, the event was attended by distinguished guests from the diplomatic circles, including ambassadors and excellencies from over twenty-five countries, as well as the Rector of the University of Montenegro, Prof. Dr. Vladimir Božović, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Milisav Raspopović, and representatives of the local authorities.

The guests were presented with a rich program that included dramatic miniatures and artistic performances by professors, associates, and students of the Faculty. Particularly notable were the performances in the areas of voice, speech, dance, and movement, presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sara Vujošević-Jovanović, Katarina Krek, Julija Milačić Petrović Njegoš, and Anđelija Rondović.

The evening continued at the Royal Theatre "Zetski dom", where guests were addressed by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Dean of the Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edin Jašarović. Selected segments of student performances from undergraduate and masters studies were presented.

The students performed four different plays that covered a wide range of acting techniques and artistic approaches. The first year presented the work "Lets Jump on the Clouds" under the guidance of Assoc. Prof. Branko Ilić, focused on acting methodology and self-work. The second year performed "Don Juan Comes Back from the War", an adaptation of the work by Ödön von Horváth directed by Branislav Mićunović, emphasizing role development. The third year brought "Play Shakespeare", an interpretation of Hamlets speech to the actors directed by Assoc. Prof. Dubravka Drakić, highlighting acting technique. Finally, the play "Jovana Lukina", a choreodrama based on the composition by Boro Tamindžić and scenes from Živko Nikolićs film, showcased stage movement, concluding the evening with artistic diversity.

In realizing this program, the FDU owes special thanks to numerous teaching associates and lecturers: Katarina Krek, Anđelija Rondović, Danijela Radovanović, Danica Rajković, and Jelena Đukić, and all the students of the Acting study program.

Attached to this post, you can also find a video recording from the event, conveying just a part of the atmosphere from this important occasion, leading up to the celebration of 50 years since the founding of the University of Montenegro and 30 years since the Faculty of Dramatic Arts - Cetinje began its work.