Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, holds B.A. and B.F.A degrees in Theatre Studies, Acting and Sociology(Hons) from the University of Texas at Austin and MA Communication and Journalism from the Open University Cyprus.
Has worked successfully as an actress, TV host and radio music producer for several years with CYBC. As an actress she performed roles for THOC such as Masha in Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Olivia in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by Shakespeare, Shelby in Harling’s Steel Magnolias. Working since 2001 as Theatre Development Officer for Cyprus Theatre Organisation, in charge of State theatre subsidies and policy forming, European collaborations, playwriting development, non-professional theatre, theatre education programs, Festivals, PQ National Participation (Curator since 2007, Golden Triga for Cyprus in 2023), etc. Coordinated several very successful european culture program collaborations for Cyprus. She is currently Head of THOC’s Coordinating committee and Secretary of the Board of THOC.
Has worked extensively in the Committee for Theatre in Schools (THOC – Ministry of Education and Culture), the Study Committee for the creation of A Cultural Authority in Cyprus, the National Committee for Delphic Games, is an honorary member of CYCSTAT, an honorary member of the Board of the Centre of Theatre for Youth – Assitej Cyprus, member of the advisory body of the Cyprus Youth Board, Board member of the Cyprus Theatre Museum, member of the Advisory Board of World Stage Design and Member of the Board of Directors of the European Theatre Convention.
This podcast episode is a special feature highlighting the World Stage Design (WSD) Conference. The World Stage Design (WSD) Conference is held every four years—just like the Olympics—and 2025 is their year. World Stage Design is the only exhibition globally to showcase performance designs from individual designers. After successful shows in Toronto, Seoul, Cardiff, Taipei, and Calgary, the sixth edition of the event – WSD25 Sharjah, UAE, is its first time in an Arab country. The event is co-produced by the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) and the International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians (OISTAT).The exhibition features three categories: Performance Design, Space and Object Design and Set, Sound, Costume, Lighting, and Video Design.Registration to WSD25 is now available via their website.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast
Host: Anna Robb
Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil
Music: Jeremy Willi
Design: Em Holt
Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo
Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis