Theatre and radio – ethical dilemmas in the doctoral research of common history

Theatre and the radio have systematically intersected since the beginning of the existence of this means of mass communication. It is known that the radio included in its modes of expression those of the theatre. Entertainment shows, radio theatre, children's stories, poetry recitals are just a few examples of elements that have become inseparable in radio programmes. Moreover, the role of the theatre professional on the radio has also evolved over time, and the main influences relate to the historical, political and cultural changes in Romania. The study anticipates a number of ethical dilemmas, such as copyright issues, the potential for misinterpretation of cultural nuances, and the fine line between academic research and personal privacy. From this point of view, the rules imposed by deontology in journalism guarantee the equidistance and impartiality of the research. On the other hand, the stylistics of writing such a doctorate, placed between the rigours of an academic research and the criteria of a journalistic investigation, represents a challenge. Another ethical problem concerns the use of radio theatre as a tool to propagate a political or social attitude through the messages conveyed by playwrights and directors who work on the radio “stage”