Ekaterina Kancheva

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Kancheva holds an Associate Professor position at the National Academy of Theatre and Film 'Kr. Sarafov' within the Faculty of Performing Arts. She earned a Doctoral degree with a thesis titled "Theatrical production in Bulgaria - past, present and future through the eyes of European practices" under Prof. Plamen Markov. Her Master's focused on "Management of the Performing Arts."

• Over 20 years of professional theatre experience
• Participated in 40+ theatrical productions as an actress
• Contributed to independent theatre sector development through creative projects and organizational roles

Her research emphasizes theatre administration, creative project management, and bridging Bulgarian practices with European frameworks. She co-developed the academic program "Theatre Production" at NATFA, designing courses like "Introduction to Theatre Organisation."

Prior roles include deputy director positions at the Boyan Danovski Drama Theater (Pernik), Nikolay Binev Youth Theater (Sofia), and Sofia Theater, focusing on marketing, advertising, and administrative management.