Dimitar Stefanov

Dimitar Stefanov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Puppet Theatre at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Sciences "Krustyo Sarafov" (Faculty of Performing Arts). His career spans acting, directing, and academic teaching in puppet and performing arts.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Acting for Puppet Theater (2004–2008), National Academy of Theater and Film Arts "Krustyo Sarafov"
• Master's in Theater Directing (2013–2014), Southwestern University "Neofit Rilski"
• Doctoral student in Acting and Directing for Puppet Theatre (2018–present), National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts
• Secondary education: 8th Secondary School "Vasil Levski" (Italian language profile)
• Bulgarian National Television diploma in Acting for Film and Television (1995–2000)

Research & Roles: Specializes in puppet theatre performance and direction, with roles in over 20 productions including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tempest, and Pippi Longstocking. Directed works like Be Brave with Marty (2024) and The Master † Margarita (2023).

International Recognition: Awards from festivals in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Poland. Participated in labs/festivals in Spain, Poland, Serbia, Romania, Croatia, and Macedonia.

Television/Film: Appeared in Bulgarian National Television shows like Fast, Brave, Skillful and Revenge, and served as presenter/reporter.

Academic Contributions: Teaches Acting for Puppet Theater since 2014, collaborating with Prof. Rumen Rachev and Assoc. Prof. Boryana Georgieva at NATFA.