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Actor claims Niš theatre offered him 10,000 dinars or dismissal; director denies
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Actor claims Niš theatre offered him 10,000 dinars or dismissal; director denies

From N1 Serbia · (8m ago) Serbian Critical tone

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A Serbian actor claims he was offered a meager 10,000 dinars (approximately $92) per month by the new acting director of the Niš National Theatre, which he refused.
  • The actor, Marko Pavlovski, stated that he was told this decision would end his tenure at the theater, despite his years of service and notable roles.
  • The interim director denies the actor's claims, stating that the offer was not a monthly salary and that the actor was not given an ultimatum.

The Niš National Theatre is facing a crisis of conscience, as a talented actor, Marko Pavlovski, has come forward with serious allegations regarding his treatment by the new interim director, Snežana Radović. Pavlovski, who has dedicated years to the theatre, performing in numerous significant roles, was reportedly offered a mere 10,000 dinars (around $92) for his work. This paltry sum, presented as an "author's contract," is an insult to his experience and contributions.

Snežana Radović mi je rekla da jedino šta može da mi ponudi je autorski ugovor u visini od 10.000 dinara za igranje predstave, na šta ja nisam mogao da pristanem s obzirom na tolike godine rada u tom pozorištu, svih referenci koje imam, dobrih kritika, uloga na filmu, seriji

— Marko PavlovskiThe actor explains the offer he received from the new interim director.

Pavlovski's account paints a grim picture of artistic disregard. He states that upon refusing this inadequate offer, he was effectively told his time at the theatre was over. This abrupt dismissal, especially after years of dedicated service, contract work, and critical acclaim, is deeply troubling. It raises questions about the new leadership's vision and its commitment to nurturing local talent.

Adding to the actor's distress, he has sought an explanation from the city authorities and the mayor of Niš, but has received no response. This silence from the city, which should be a patron of the arts, is deafening. Pavlovski feels abandoned and is demanding accountability for why a valued member of the cultural community is being sidelined.

Očekujem objašnjenje kako je moguće da nakon toliko godina provedenih u Narodnom pozorištu Niš i svega što sam u svojoj karijeri uradio, odjednom nema mesta za mene u ovom gradu i budem ispraćen rečenicom 'Vašom odlukom da ne pristanete na 10.000 dinara Vi i ja završavamo svaku dalju priču i Vi i ja više nećemo moći da vodimo ovaj razgovor'

— Marko PavlovskiThe actor expresses his demand for an explanation from the city authorities.

While the interim director, Snežana Radović, denies Pavlovski's version of events, claiming the offer was not a monthly salary and no ultimatum was given, the damage to the theatre's reputation is already done. The public deserves transparency and a clear explanation of what transpired. This situation highlights a potential disconnect between artistic integrity and administrative decisions, a struggle familiar to cultural institutions worldwide, but particularly sensitive in a city like Niš that relies on its cultural heritage.

Tvrdnje glumca Marka Pavlovića – Pavlovskog nisu tačne. Nije mu ponuđen autorski ugovor od 10.000 dinara mesečno, niti je postavljen uslov 'ili ugovor ili odlazak'

— Snežana RadovićThe interim director denies the actor's claims about the offer and ultimatum.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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