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ACTOR AND THEATRE PEDAGOGUE

Hi, I am Irina. I work in theatre, TV, radio, and film productions. I am passionate about touching on different forms of art. Therefore, I performed in conventional speech theatre, immersive, participatory, physical theatre, drag show, and playback theatre. I love sharing my experience with students. Based in Helsinki.

Background

👩🏼‍🎓 I graduated from the Theatre Academy in Helsinki (Teatterikorkeakoulusta) in 1996. After almost 20 years, I did where additional studies at the Department of Pedagogy. In between these timeslots, I mostly explored independent and unconventional paths in art. 🎭 My most essential collaborators are the theatre companies Ispinä, Pyöveli-työryhmä and Q-teatterin Hyvä kätilö-tarinateatteriryhmän. I worked for Teatteri Takomo, Teatteri Avoimet Ovet, Rauman kaupunginteatteri, Valtimonteatteri, Espoon kaupunginteatteri ja Teatteri Jurkka. Moreover, I was the president of Assitej Finland 🎥 I was filmed in more than 50 movies and TV series, such as Kallio, Eden, Golgata, and Karppi/Deadwind. 🤺 For many years I have taught acting at Aalto University, the University of the Arts, the Open University campus, and the Workers' Academy.

Interests

I am interested in the critical discussion with colleagues on the phenomena of our profession. I want to correct my personal thinking and behavior. I want to be curious about acting, walk alongside the brave, and encourage others. In my spare time, I swim in the open air, read and visit saunas, galleries, and museums.