TEACHING/INSTRUCTOR
I have trained and guided individuals and groups from various backgrounds, including immigrants, people with developmental disabilities, seniors, children, youth, asylum seekers, teachers, group leaders, and health center staff. In workshop settings, participants can be creators, producers, and performers of the presentation. The core of the work is that workshops and community art methods are tailored to the wishes and needs of the specific community involved. I am interested in how participants perceive and experience their surroundings. The work is based on the idea that each of us has material, observations, and experiences that are intriguing. The starting point for different exercises is the person themselves and their relationship to their environment, their memories, and their values. What are the things today that should be voiced or shared with others? The form can be exactly how we envision it. The core idea of my work is that art is a tool for belonging and can promote social emancipation.
LATEST DIRECTING WORKS IN SCHOOLS, YOUTH THEATRE, AND ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS
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2015
In the Reeds, Director and Adaptation, Puistola Primary School
2014
Double Trouble, Director and Adaptation of Jon Mennan’s Play, Puistola Primary School
A Quarter from Visuri – An Adventure in the Disappearance of Time, Script and Direction, Suomenlinna Primary School
2012
The Golden Diary, Director and Adaptation of Eppu Nuotion’s Play, Puistola Primary School
2011
Sofa Musical, Direction, Mäkelänrinne High School
2007
What You Are is Enough, Girls’ House Theatre Group, Direction and Script
Behave! Kylissi, Business College Theatre Group, Direction and Script
2006
Our Stairs, Kylissi, Business College Theatre Group, Direction and Script
1999-2008
Vallila Primary School:
Risto Räppääjä, Elves in May, Little Witch, Enchanted Doors
Espoonlahti Secondary School and High School:
Lives 90-91, Soukkakkua, Pentecost Eve, Street, Little Princess, Snippets from a Day at Espoonlahti School
TEACHING WORK
2023
Movement oriented Acting / Espoonlahti Theatre
2021-present
Theatre Teacher/Director, Helsinki Adult Education Center
2019
Global Education Workshops, Schools, Frame Voice Report Project
2018
Directing Training, Suomen Latu
2017-2021
100-104 Secret Project, Performing Arts to Blind Spots, Centre for Performing Arts
2014
Teacher Directing the Musical “The Soap Opera” at Espoonlahti High School
2013-2014
Theatre Teacher, Suomenlinna Primary School
2013-2015
Theatre Teacher, Kääntöpaikka, Arabianranta
2007-2008
Comprehensive Special Education Teacher, Maunula Secondary School
2007
Full-time Lecturer, Helsinki University of Applied Sciences, Stadia
2005-2006
Part-time Lecturer, Helsinki University of Applied Sciences, Stadia
2005-2007
Theatre and Art Director, Business College Theatre Group, Kylissi
2005-2009
Part-time Lecturer (Resource Teacher, Drama Teacher), Vallila Primary School
2006-2007
Theatre teacher and Director, Girls’ House, Helsinki
1999-2008
Theatre Teacher, Espoonlahti School and High School
