Roman Schmelzer

Univ.-Prof. Roman Schmelzer is a University Professor for ZKF Drama at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 2018 and has been a guest lecturer there since 2016. He trained as an actor at the Folkwang University of the Arts (Bochum), graduating in 2002. His extensive theatre career includes permanent engagements at venues such as the Volkstheater Rostock, Theater St. Gallen, and the Theater in der Josefstadt (since 2015). Notable roles include Hjalmar Ekdal in The Wild Duck, Alceste in The Misanthrope, and title roles like Othello and Torquato Tasso. He has collaborated with renowned directors such as Mateja Koležnik, Thorleifur Örn Arnarsson, and Josef E. Köpplinger.

His teaching focuses on drama and performance, combining his scholarly expertise with decades of stage experience. While no formal research awards are listed, his contributions to theatre education and performance are central to his profile.