ARZU TURAN

Arzu Turan is a Lecturer at Anadolu University's State Conservatory Performing Arts Department. She has been affiliated with Anadolu University since 2005 and holds a Competence in Art degree (2018-2022) and Master's in Theatre Arts (2014-2017). Her research focuses on acting methodologies, Contemporary Theatre, and theoretical frameworks from Stanislavski to Bakhtin.

• Education: Competence in Art (2018-2022), Master's in Theatre Arts (2014-2017), BFA in Performing Arts (2000-2004), Associate Degree in Nursing (1994-1997)

Her research explores intersections of acting theory, intertextuality, and experimental theatre practices. Recent works analyze Peter Brook's staging principles, Vsevolod Meyerhold's biomechanics, and Mikhail Bakhtin's dialogic theory applied to contemporary dramatic works.

Arzu's publications between 2022-2024 demonstrate a focus on theoretical frameworks in theatre education, historical avant-garde practices, and literary adaptations for stage. Her work spans peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

• Scientific Awards: XXIII. Inter-Directional Audience Awards (2023), EU Human Rights Short Film Competition First Prize (2022), multiple festival awards (2006-2024)

She teaches acting, stage techniques, and theatrical applications at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing physical theatre and speech training.