The ETC offered a scholarship for young Ukrainian theatre makers, that created the opportunity to work for 6 weeks during October and November 2015 at an ETC member theatre in Germany or Austria. The ten scholars joined a production team and contributed until the premiere as part of the artistic ensemble. A  meeting of all scholars at the Schauspiel Leipzig in October 2015 was one of the highlights of the residency. Talks and meetings between the Ukrainian artists, colleagues from ETC and Schauspiel Leipzig with political partners and media from Leipzig and Germany was organised to allow further networking of all participants.

Scholars 2015

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Olga Popova

Schauspiel Graz (Austria)

Olga works as theatre- and film director as well as an actress. After completing the corresponding studies and her dance training in contemporary dance she acted in and directed several productions, took part in various summer school programs and workshops, amongst others at ‘Gogolfest’, Ukrainians largest multidisciplinary festival of contemporary art, and at the independent ‘DAKH Theatre’ in Kiev. For one year now, Olga and some of her colleagues have been developing theatre projects which attempt to combine dance, motion and drama. At the Schauspiel Graz, Austria, she assists in the area of stage direction of the productions ‘Cactus Land’ based on a novel by Anthony Loyd directed by Lily Sykes and ‘Benefiz’ directed by Mathias Schönsee.

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Maryna Lymar

Théâtre de Liège (Belgium)

Maryna is a theatre and dance pedagogue, choreographer and cultural manager in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. After graduating in French Studies and Cultural Management she practiced contemporary dance in France. In 1996 Maryna founded DRUGIYE TANTSY (OTHER DANCES), the first independent centre for contemporary dance of its kind in Ukraine. Its objective is to make known Ukrainian contemporary dance on an international level and to corporate with international organizations such as the Goethe-Institute. Maryna attempts to initiate independent cultural places in Ukraine as space for experimental approaches and innovative forms of artistic work. At the Théâtre de Liège, Belgium, she assists in the fields of theatre education and public relations.

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Dmytro Levytskyi

Kote Marjanishvili State Drama Theatre, Tbilisi (Georgia)

Dmytro is a writer, journalist and performer in Kiev. After his graduation as professor in English and Ukrainian Language he assisted at the ‘School of Dramatic Art Theatre’ (Moscow) and took part in the festival ‘Week of Contemporary Drama Festival’ (Kiev). As author of several stage plays he experienced international success. As journalist and theatre maker Dmytro seeks to raise awareness for the political and social circumstances in the Ukraine and thus to enter into dialogue with Europe. At Kote Marjanishvili State Drama Theatre in Tbilisi, Georgia, he assists in international project and theatre management.

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Julia Gonchar

Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe (Germany)

Julia works in the field of public relations, dramaturgy and international project management and she is also a playwright. After completing a Bachelor- and Masters diploma in International Business and Management she was involved in several theatre projects, attended workshops of dramatic writing and she is part of a group of new drama activists in Kiev. Julia has great interest in linking dramaturgy and public relations and the hereby resulting opportunities for the young Ukrainian theatre scene. At the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Germany, she assists in the areas dramaturgy and stage direction of the production ‘Die Kinder des Musa Dagh’ based on a novel by Franz Werfel directed by Stefan Otteni.

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Yana Senesyuta

Deutsches Theater Berlin (Germany)

Yana works as light technician and designer at ‘Kiev Academic Youth Theatre’. Already during her studies in Ukrainian Philology she supported student theatre projects with her lighting skills. Yana regularly takes national and international further trainings to improve her capacities and to get to know new techniques and professional approaches in her field. At the Deutsches Theater Berlin, Germany, she assists the light department in the productions: ‘Wintersonnenwende’ directed by Jan Bosse and ‘Eisler on the Beach’ directed by Tom Kühnel and Jürgen Kuttner.

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Khrystyna Khomenko

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden (Germany)

Khrystyna not only organises and curates various theatre festivals, as for example the festival ‘Gogolfest’ and the ‘Week of actual play’, also she works as theatre critic for different magazines and internet portals. Furthermore she blogs about the Ukrainian theatre scene. Khrystyna is very committed to open up the Ukrainian theatre to young and progressive theatre makers. In collaboration with some of her colleagues she is leading the movement ‘New Ukrainian Drama’ which brings together contemporary playwrights and initiates collaborations with young Ukrainian directors to put their work into practice. At the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, Germany, she assists in the field of festival management and production for the ‘Biennale 2016’.

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Oleksandr Martynenko

Schauspiel Leipzig (Germany)

Oleksandr works as an independent actor, puppeteer, stage director and author in Kiev. After completing his studies in Acting and Puppetry at ‘Kyiv National University of Theatre, Film and TV’ he had several engagements at public theatres before becoming a freelance artist. Oleksandr develops his own artistic projects with colleagues aiming to make contemporary Ukrainian theatre more relevant both politically and socially. At the Schauspiel Leipzig, Germany, he assists in the area stage direction of the production ‘Der Herzfresser’ by Ferdinand Schmalz directed by Gordon Kämmerer.

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Andrii Palatnyi

Staatstheater Braunschweig (Germany)

Andrii is a festival and project manager, performer and actor in Kiev. After graduating in International Business and Management and studies at the ‘Moving Academy for Performing Arts’ in Ukraine, Serbia and in the Netherlands he now works as manager for the largest multidisciplinary Ukrainian festival of contemporary art, the ‘Gogolfest’. Furthermore he represents the independent ‘CCA DAKH Theatre’ in Kiev as project manager and actor. The various artistic institutions that he is connected with aim to contribute throughout their work to social process. At the Staatstheater Braunschweig, Germany, he assists the festival organisation of the ‘Fast Forward Festival 2015’ and he will assist the ETC with the organisation of the 1st Ukrainian Theatre Showcase in Kiev

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Yaroslava Sydorenko

Theater Dortmund (Germany)

Yaroslava works as stage and costume designer for film and theatre in Kiev. After graduating from Fashion Design studies in the Ukraine she spent several years in Cardiff, Great Britain, studying Theatre Design and implementing her first theatre projects. Yaroslava works in different disciplines, she is involved in drama, opera, puppetry, short movies and other events. At Theater Dortmund, Germany, she assists the stage and costume department in the production “Das schweigende Mädchen” by Elfriede Jelinek directed by Michael Simon.

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Pavel Yurov

Theater und Orchester Heidelberg (Germany)

Pavel works as an actor, stage director and dramaturg in Kiev. After completing his studies in Stage Direction he directed at “Suzirja Kyiv Academic Studio Theatre” before working as an independent artist. In collaboration with colleagues Pavel curates the project ‘DramPortal’ presenting performative readings of European contemporary drama and of his own documentary texts. He regularly takes part in international activities and festivals to get to know different approaches to theatre work. Especially against the background of the political situation in Ukraine he seeks to raise awareness for the socio-political potential that drama offers. At the Theater und Orchester Heidelberg, Germany, he assists the festival management department for the ‘Heidelberger Stückemarkt’ and the ‘Tanzbiennale’ 2016.

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