Michaela Tyuleva

Assoc. Prof. Michaela Tyuleva holds a position at the Department of Puppet Theatre, Faculty of Performing Arts at the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Sciences 'Kr. Sarafov'. She possesses a doctoral degree (2018) and master's specialization in Educational and Therapeutic Puppet Theater (2007). Her career spans over two decades with roles as teacher, director, and dramaturg.

Teaching roles include:

• Assistant to Prof. Zheni Pashova (2000)
• Assistant to Prof. Sl. Malenov for postgraduates (2013)
• Assistant to Prof. Rumen Rachev in Educational and Therapeutic Theatre (2015)

Directorial works include:

• "Insomnia", "Beauty and the Beast" (2004)
• "Tango", "Vagabondo" (2012)
• "Smiles from Old Films", "Leche Bugoleche" (2016)
• "Tiger Spas", "Gybarko" (2019-2020)

Notable achievements include winning all categories at the Kestenburg Festival for the production Kragovrat. Her work spans performance participation, directing at Ariel Theater, and contributions to educational theatre initiatives.