Aniko Szucs

Aniko Szucs is an Associate Professor of Theater at Skidmore College. Born in Budapest, Hungary, she pursued a career as a dramaturg and holds a graduate degree from New York University. Her research focuses on political performance, post-communist societies, and memory politics in Central/Eastern Europe. She has collaborated with pro-democracy NGOs, creating artivist projects addressing authoritarianism through short films funded by EU grants.

Teaching highlights include courses like 'Theater and Culture,' emphasizing theater’s role in social justice. She advocates for artists to engage politically without compromising creative integrity. Her career spans professional theater work in Hungary, academic roles, and activism against democratic backsliding in Eastern Europe. She values interdisciplinary collaboration and mentors students to embrace versatility in theater careers.