Elitsa Yovcheva
Country: Bulgaria
Supported by Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Biography
Elitsa Yovcheva is a theatre director and playright. Her research interests lie in the field of authorial and collaborative theatre. She holds degrees in Psychology from Sofia University and Directing for Dramatic Theatre from NATFA, a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts and a PhD in Theatre Studies and Theatre Arts.
Co-founder and chairperson of the Association for Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship “11:27” (ACCENT “11:27”).
Author of several plays: “The Icons Sleep,” “Miss Anna,” « Mr. Schreber » and “The Legend of Kaliakra.”Nominated for the IKAR Award for Debut.
Elitsa’s latest productions include:
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald at the Nikolay Binev Youth Theatre,
- “Constellations” by Nick Payne at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre,
- “Closer” by Patrick Marber and “Behanding in Spokane” by Martin McDonagh at the Plovdiv Drama Theatre,
- “The Icons Sleep” at the Geo Milev Drama Theatre in Stara Zagora.
Portfolio & Latest Theatre Performances :
“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – https://mlt.bg/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%8F%D1%82-%D0%B3%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%81%D0%B1%D0%B8___7811
“Constellations” by Nick Payne – https://nationaltheatre.bg/bg/predstavlenie/szvezdiya
“Behanding in Spokane” by Martin McDonagh – https://dtp.bg/show/rakomahane-v-spokan
“Closer” by Patrick Marber – https://dtp.bg/show/otblizo
Link to CV and portfolio with posters of productions:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1FhtQimW2B79594npwe3vBh6XdNTDltyh
Award at the International Theatre Festival Divine Comedy for best directing – for « Melodrama » (2023)
Constellations
Concept of the Performance:
“Constellations” tells the story of a man searching for his lost beloved far beyond the limits of reality through the means of technology, in a dimension where memories and emotions create new worlds. The production is the second project realized under the Apostol Karamitev Program, launched in 2023 to encourage artistic experimentation and diversity in theatrical expression.
Artistic Statement
How far does life reach—and where does it end? Can it exist beyond its own conclusion? What does “time” mean in the deterministic notion that beginning and end are one and the same thing? Are the choices we make and defend every day truly acts of free will? Perhaps they are—if love and memory can carry us into another dimension, one where we can forgive ourselves for our mistakes, reconsider our circumstances and destinies, overcome pain, and perceive the multidimensional meaning of being together. And somewhere between love, guilt and regret the Ego yields and Serenity is born.
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHpROKecOM4
