Remetea, 1976

Róbert Laczkó Vass

Place and date of birth: Remetea, July 24, 1976

Studies:
1990–1995 - Benedek Elek Training-College, Odorheiu Secuiesc
1996–2000 - Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj, Theatre Department, Csíky András and Keresztes Attila's class

Professional activity:
2000 –  actor, Hungarian Theatre of Cluj
2000 – singer, permanent  collaborator of the Hungarian State Opera, Cluj
2000–2008 assistant, BBU, Cluj, Cathedra for Theatre Arts, Teaches: diction
1995–1996 - class instructor, Salamon Ernő Lyceum, Gheorgheni


 

Current parts
Mr. Botos - Tibor Kocsák – Szilárd Somogyi – Tibor Miklós: Abigél, directed by Enikő Eszenyi
Dr. Alois Neuwirth, scientist - Václav Havel: Temptation, directed by Michal Dočekal
Joe Crowell / Si Crowell / Man in the choir - Thornton Wilder: Our Town, directed by Jesca Prudencio
- After Mark Twain: Róbert Lénárd – Ervin Erős – Dávid Klemm: Tom Sawyer, directed by Zoltán Puskás
Priest / Corifae / Historian - Pornocracy, directed by István Szabó K.
Mr. Whymper - After George Orwell: Ervin Erős – Dávid Klemm – Róbert Lénárd: Animal Farm, directed by Zoltán Puskás
Avram, the Bookseller - Sheldon Harnick – Jerry Bock – Joseph Stein: Fiddler on the Roof, directed by László Béres

Parts at the Hungarian Theatre of Cluj:

2023/2024

- Péter Tasnádi-Sáhy's stage adaptation of H. Ch. Andersen's fairy tale: The Nightingale, directed by Traian Savinescu

2022/2023

Village judge - Tamási Áron: Ancestral Comfort, directed by László Béres

2019/2020

- Don’t be a stranger, musical coordinator: Ábel Tompa
General, Recruiter, Soldier, Peasant - Bertolt Brecht − Paul Dessau: Mother Courage and Her Children, directed by Armin Petras

2018/2019

- Ernesto Anaya: Las Meninas, directed by Andrei Măjeri
Tubal - William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice, directed by Gábor Tompa

2017/2018

Third Music Master - Molière: The Bourgeois Gentleman, directed by Mihai Măniuțiu

2016/2017

Gyéres, headmaster - Zsigmond Móricz – Tibor Kocsák – Tibor Miklós: Be Faithful Unto Death, directed by László Béres

2015/2016

Fitzhuber Dongó - Pál Békés: The Lubberly Wizzard, directed by László Béres
Publius / Cinna, the poet - William Shakespeare: Julius Caesar, directed by Silviu Purcărete

2014/2015

King of the Monkeys - László Dés – Péter Geszti – Pál Békés: The Jungle Book, directed by Zoltán Puskás
Csokonai Vitéz Mihály - Csokonai Vitéz Mihály: The Widow of Mr. Karnyó and the Two Rascals, directed by Attila Keresztes
First citizen - Friedrich Dürrenmatt: The Visit, directed by Gábor Tompa
Dr. Heves, lawyer - Nagy Ignác: Local Elections, directed by István Kövesdy

2013/2014

Nick - Stephanie Robinson & Theodore Shank: Serena in X-tremis, directed by István Albu
Tobias Ragg - Stephen Sondheim - Hugh Wheeler: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, directed by Dragoş Galgoţiu

2012/2013

Francisque, a poor man - The Festive Dinner of Don Juan, directed by, set design by: Matthias Langhoff
Șerbet - Freefall adaptation after Caragiale: Leonida Gem Session, directed by Gábor Tompa

2011/2012

Julian - Charles Mee: A Perfect Wedding, directed by Karin Coonrod
Narator 3 -
The Wizard of Oz - Frank L. Baum – Zalán Tibor: The Wizard of Oz, directed by Zoltán Puskás

2010/2011

Vacskamati - Ervin Lázár: The Four-square Round Forest, directed by István Albu
Đivo - Marin Držić: Dundo Maroje, directed by Robert Raponja
First Councilor - Georg Büchner: Leonce and Lena, directed by Gábor Tompa
The Nurse - Aristophanes: Lysistrata or The City of Women, directed by Dominique Serrand

2008/2009

Paris, Danton’s friend - Georg Büchner: Danton's Death, directed by Mihai Măniuţiu
Tim Allgood - Michael Frayn: Noises Off, directed by Peter Bokor
Lord Grey - William Shakespeare: Richard III, directed by Gábor Tompa

2007/2008

Levin - Danilo Kiš: A Tomb for Boris Davidovich, directed by Robert Raponja
Villager, Troll, Trumpeterstraale, Hussein, Apprentice-Button Molder - Henrik Ibsen: Peer Gynt, directed by David Zinder
Gherardo - Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi, directed by Silviu Purcărete

2006/2007

Geza Crumb - Dániel Varró - Gábor Presser: Beyond the Smudgy Mountain, directed by Attila Keresztes

2005/2006

James - András Visky: Disciples, directed by Gábor Tompa
Chorus - Euripides: The Bacchae, directed by David Zinder

2004/2005

The Fool - Compiled from gipsy stories by Alan Lyddiard and Kinga Kelemen: Black Eyed Roses, directed by Alan Lyddiard
Soldier - Georg Büchner: Woyzeck, directed by Mihai Măniuţiu
Mask - Carlo Goldoni: The Little Square, directed by Mona Chirilă
Prince Belcanto - Muszty Bea -Dobay András: The Miracle Cake, directed by Attila Keresztes

2003/2004

Pettersen, Werle's servant - Henrik Ibsen: The Wild Duck, directed by Attila Keresztes
Brother - Attila Szabó: Noddy Michael

2002/2003

Duke of Vanholt - Christopher Marlowe: The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, directed by Mihai Măniuţiu
Cain, Shem - Benjamin Britten – Selmeczi György – Visky András: Sunday School or Noah's Flood, directed by György Selmeczi
PETRONIO, in comedy BRIGHELLA - Carlo Goldoni: The Comic Theatre, directed by Gábor Rusznyák
Mascs - I. L. Caragiale: Carnival Adventures, directed by Mona Chirilă

2001/2002

Henekh - After S. Anski: White Fire, Black Fire (DYBBUK), directed by David Zinder
Played parts at the Hungarian State Opera of Cluj:

2018 • ONE SHEPARD, THE CAT • Maurice Ravel: The Child and the Spells, directed by: Gábor Tompa
2018 • DON INIGO GOMEZ • Maurice Ravel: A Spanish Hour, directed by: Gábor Tompa
2017 • PAPAL LEGATE • György Selmeczi: Our Lady's Knight, directed by: Eszter Novák
2012 • FERENC NÁDASDY • Szomor - Pejtsik - Miklós: Báthory Erzsébet, directed by Bertalan Bagó  
2011 • CIPOLLA • János Vajda: Mario and the Wizard, directed by András Békés (Hungary)
             GHERARDO • Giaccomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi, directed by Hero Lupescu
             SIPOS • Attila Demény: The Last Cherrystone, directed by Zsolt Bogdán 
2010 • GYULA VITÉZ • Erkel Ferenc: Sarolta, directed by Attila Demény 
2009 • CSÍNOM JANKÓ • Ferenc Farkas: Csínom Palkó, directed by Emese Szabó 
2007 • TENOR • Attila Demény: Unfinished Conjugation, directed by Attila Demény
             SIPOS • Attila Demény: The Last Cherrystone, directed by Attila Demény
             LILLAS PASTIA  • G. Bizet: Carmen, directed by György Selmeczi (Budapest Summer Festival)
2005 • PIMPINONE - J.F. Telemann: Pimpinone, directed by Széplaki Réka
            XXX - Suffocated, coreographer: Jakab Melinda - contemporary dance-theatre performance
2004 • JEGYINYICIN, DVOJKIN, TROJKIN – D. Shostakovich: Rayok, directed by Demény Attila
             GORO • Giaccomo Puccini: Madame Butterfly, directed by Vincent Liotta (USA)
2003 • HERODES • Illés Lajos: The Star of Betlehem, directed by Vadas László
             VALERIO • Vajda János: Leonce and Lena, directed by Selmeczi György (Hungary)
2002 • SIBUK • Orbán György: Prince Pikkó, directed by Selmeczi György, Hungary
2001 • BENJAMIN • Demény Attila: Parafarm, directed by Demény Attila
             MONOSTATOS • W. A. Mozart: The Magic Flute, directed by Ionel Pantea (Luxemburg)
2000 • QUESTION-MASTER • Magyari Zita: Csipike's Wedding, directed by Katona Zs. József

Part played at the MÜPA Budapest:

2017 • PAPAL LEGATE • György Selmeczi: Our Lady's Knight, directed by: Eszter Novák

Part played at the Hungarian State Opera (Budapest):

2007 • KURUZS • Vajda János: Mrs. Karnyó, directed by Tamás Ascher

Part played at the Romanian National Opera (Cluj):

2010 • GORO
• Puccini: Madama Butterfly, directed by R. Popescu-Moisa

Music album:
György Orbán: Prince Pikkó - Edited by the Hungarian Opera of Cluj-Napoca, 2012
János Vajda: Leonce and Lena - Edited by the Hungarian Opera of Cluj-Napoca, 2012

Movies, documentaries:
Done for Today, Babeș-Bolyai University, 2018, directed by Samuel Szabó
XXX • May I take a picture?, Sapientia EMTE, 2011, directed by Kata Gede
UNCLE • Accidental. Sapientia EMTE, 2009, directed by Kincső Bakó
GAY BOY • Rom-mánia. Cinedom, Budapest, 2004, directed by Nándori József
KISNAGY ÁRPI • So Much of This Much, Panorámafilm, Budapest, 2000, directed by Maár Gyula
MONOSTATOS • Opera Tales of Cluj. Duna TV, Budapest, 2000, directed by Silló Sándor

Activity at the radio:
Pocket Calendar –
Agnus Radio, Cluj, occasional show, 2009-2010       
Royal Cronichles – Cluj Radio, weekly show, 2008-2009
What a Beautiful Day – Agnus Radio, Cluj, occasional show, 2007-2008

Recitals:
The Last Bohemian • from the writings of Heltai Jenő. Composer: Incze G. Katalin
Old Hungarian Cabaret • The Song from Budapest

Other activities:
2010 - Solo singer of the Kalapos Band from Cluj, which won first place at the Médiabefutó 2012.
Published several poems (in Romániai Magyar Szó, Szabadság, Kafé Főnix, Vasárnap, A vers, Inga, volume of poems: Előszoba) and periodical publications, recensions (Szabadság, A Földgömb). Contributed at the realisation of several TV-shows, documentaries, portraits and fictions (UTV, TVR, Duna TV, MTV). His photos have been presented at many exhibitions: Hagyaték (Legacy) 2009, Braşov, Angyalarcok (Angel Faces) - 2009, Cluj, Lux populi, lux Dei - 2010, Cluj, Négyszemközt Indiával (One-to-one With India) - 2011, Braşov, ...a kövek fognak megszólalni (...Stones Will Speak), 2012, Cluj, Mozdulat-ország (Land of Movements), 2012, Etnovember-Braşov, Jeruzsálem kapujában (At the gates of Jerusalem), 2012, Cluj.
Scholarships:
2010 -
Communitas Creation Scholarship - individual
2011 - Communitas Creation Scholarship - Kalapos Band
 
1997–2000, coproductions of BBU and Hungarian Theatre of Cluj:
KULIGIN • A. P. Chekhov: Three Sisters, directed by Keresztes Attila – exmaination performance
CLEANTE • Moliere: The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Keresztes Attila – examination performance
MICHEL • J. Cocteau: Terrible Parents, directed by Keresztes Attila – examination performance

Other parts, played at Faculty:
CLIFF • John Osborne: Look back in Anger, directed by Keresztes Attila
TREPLIOV, SORIN • A. P. Chekhov: The Seagull, directed by Csíky András, Keresztes Attila
STANLEY, MITCH • Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Keresztes Attila

1996-2000, parts played as student:
BEGGAR• B. Brecht – Kurt Weil: The Treepenny Opera, directed by Kövesdy István 
MASK • E. Labiche: The Lourcine Street Affair, directed by Vlad Mugur 
NAPOLITAN SOLDIER • W. Shakespeare: The Tempest, directed by Dragoş Galgoţiu
PARIS' SERVANT • W. Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida, directed by Tompa Gábor
HUSAR • Parti Nagy Lajos: Ibusár, directed by Kövesdy István. 
SECOND DISCIPLE • Madách Imre: The Tragedy of Man, directed by Csis