Irina Lappo

Dr hab. Irina Lappo is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Contemporary Polish Literature and Culture, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS). Her academic work spans theater studies, ethnolinguistics, and translation theory.

Her research focuses on the theatrical reception of Polish drama in Slavic contexts, particularly Russian and Belarusian adaptations of works by authors like Sławomir Mrożek and Anton Chekhov. She explores how translation mechanisms shape cultural perceptions and dramaturgical interpretations across linguistic boundaries. Recent publications highlight trends in contemporary Belarusian drama, independent theater movements, and the interplay between literary texts and stage performance.

Current interests include analyzing the Dziady project in Eastern European theater, Mikhail Chekhov's acting techniques in puppet theater, and the evolution of Belarusian identity through dramatic works. Her 2020 book Between Text and Stage examines translation as a critical tool for cross-cultural theater.

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