ABOUT ME

I am an Estonian theatre director based in Tallinn.
My work combines psychologically detailed acting with a spare, non-naturalistic stage language.
Born and raised in Estonia, I spent two decades studying and working in Russia, training at the Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy and building a career as a director, actress and teacher.
I returned to Estonia in 2020. My experience of motherhood and living between countries informs my interest in belonging, personal desire and the roles society assigns us.
Through collaboration with actors, I shape improvisation and associative exploration into precise stage compositions. My background in international improvisational theatre, teaching and Gestalt psychotherapy training informs my work with ensembles.
I welcome opportunities to develop my own projects and to direct work proposed by theatres.
Education
2001-2006
St. Petersburg State Academy of Performing Arts
Diploma in Theatre and Film Acting. Trained with Veniamin Filshtinsky.
Diploma recognised by ENIC/NARIC as equivalent to a master’s degree.
2001-2010
St. Petersburg State Academy of Performing Arts
Diploma in Theatre Directing. My graduation production received the St Petersburg State Theatre Award for Best Directorial Debut. Diploma recognised by ENIC/NARIC as equivalent to a master’s degree.
2022- present
Baltic Institute of Psychotherapy
(Tallinn / Riga)
Professional training in Gestalt psychotherapy. Three years completed. Currently practising under supervision.