Lena is a multidisciplinary theater maker who has focused on community theater and participatory practices since 2019. Her work explores hybrid forms, combining a variety
of techniques and approaches in her directing and workshop practice, including acting, drama education, performance art, improvisation, forum theater, storytelling, game design, and creative writing.
of techniques and approaches in her directing and workshop practice, including acting, drama education, performance art, improvisation, forum theater, storytelling, game design, and creative writing.
Lena has successfully engaged with non-professional actors across various Russian cities such as Almetievsk, Tyumen, Norilsk, and Moscow. In Tyumen, she directed performances with local women, highlighting women's issues and giving them a platform to share
their stories. Her innovative work in this area earned her two grants, supporting
her creative exploration of social themes through community engagement.
their stories. Her innovative work in this area earned her two grants, supporting
her creative exploration of social themes through community engagement.
Additionally, Lena has extensive experience working with teenagers. In Russia, she has collaborated with the Meyerhold Center and the "Territoria.kids" festival,
leading post-performance discussions and creating audience engagement materials.
In 2023, she led workshops for teenagers at Theater Strahl in Berlin and directed
the "Open Stage" project, empowering young participants to express themselves
through theater.
leading post-performance discussions and creating audience engagement materials.
In 2023, she led workshops for teenagers at Theater Strahl in Berlin and directed
the "Open Stage" project, empowering young participants to express themselves
through theater.