Diana Dobreva

Diana Dobreva, holding master's degrees in "Acting" and "Directing" from NATFIZ "Kr. Sarafov" and diverse academic achievements, emerged as a notable figure in Bulgarian theater. From 2000-2006, she showcased her acting skills at the "Sfumato" Theater Workshop. Her directorial debut in 2006 with "Medea" earned her the "Askeer" award. Success continued with accolades for "Macbeth" in 2008, and participation in Avignon's theatre festival in 2009 with "Casanova." Noteworthy awards followed, including the "Coup de Coeur" in 2011, "Askeer" in 2014, 2017, and 2019. Recognized with the "Icarus" award in 2021, 2022 brought both the "Askeer" for "Soprina" and the GRAND PRIX at the "STOBI" festival for "Odyssey." Diana's staging of "Silk" in 2023 is Bulgaria's first entry in the World Theater Olympiad. Since 2017, she serves as a full-time director at the Ivan Vazov National Theater.