N∴G∴L∴R∴

GRAND MASTER

The Grand Master is the guarantor of the Landmarks of the Fraternity, the Principles of Regularity, the legislation of the N∴G∴L∴R∴.

M∴W∴B∴

George Vladimir Ivașcu​​

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Masonic Curriculum Vitae
• Date of Initiation: 18.12.1999 in Lodge Mihail Kogălniceanu No. 65, Orient of Bucharest
• Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft: 25.03.2000 in Lodge Mihail Kogălniceanu No. 65, Orient of Bucharest
• Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason: 21.06.2000 in Lodge Isaac Newton No. 82, Orient of Bucharest
• Highest Office Held in Craft Lodge: Worshipful Master of Lodge Isaac Newton No. 82, Orient of Bucharest (2007–2008, 2008–2009)
• Highest Office Held in the N∴G∴L∴R∴: Grand Master of Ceremonies (November 2010 – May 2020)
• Affiliation with Higher Degrees: Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Romania, member since 21.10.2000
• Highest Office Held in AASR: Full Member of the Supreme Council 33° and Last Degree of the AASR – Grand Minister of State

Profane Curriculum Vitae
Since 2019 – Dean, National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale", Bucharest
Since 2006 – Founder and Director, Metropolis Theatre, Bucharest
• Founded in 2006 the first project-based theatre in Romania – Metropolis Youth Theatre
• Initiated the “Walk of Fame” in Piața Timpului to honor outstanding artists
• Founded the first cultural daily newspaper in Romania – *Ziarul Metropolis*

In 2018 – Minister of Culture and National Identity
• Drafted the National Centennial Celebration Program Document
• Initiated Government Decision 17/2018 – state aid scheme to support the Romanian film industry
• Represented Romania at the Annual Meeting of Ministers of Culture of EU Member States
• Participated in the first Romanian–Polish governmental meeting
• Represented Romania at the International Cultural Summit in Edinburgh

Professional Experience
Since 1993 – Actor at the Comedy Theatre, Bucharest
• Also performed at: Lucia Sturdza Bulandra Theatre, National Theatre "I.L. Caragiale", Odeon Theatre, Nottara Theatre, Theatrum Mundi, National Theatre of Sibiu, National Radio Theatre, National Television Theatre
• Over 50 lead roles in theatre performances
• Over 20 roles in feature films
• Over 50 television performances
• Over 100 radio theatre productions
• Directed more than 10 stage productions in Romania and abroad
• Over 30 awards and excellence diplomas in arts, culture, and cultural management
• Numerous participations in national and international festivals

Distinctions
• Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit – Performing Arts Division