Márk Domonkos Kis

Márk Domonkos Kis serves as a Lecturer at the Antal Németh Institute of Drama Theory, University of Theatre and Film Arts, Budapest. Returning to his alma mater where he studied under masters Gizella Bagó, Imre Kerényi, and Attila Vidnyánszky, he integrates decades of professional experience as an award-winning actor and director to cultivate ethically grounded theatre artists.

His expertise spans:

• Theatre
• Drama
• Acting
• Directing
• Theatre Education

Kis champions holistic artist development, emphasizing that "it is not enough to be talented, you also have to be a decent person"—a principle inherited from Kerényi. His methodology blends managerial and artistic leadership, forged through founding the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre and establishing the annual VéNégy Festival and Theatre Meeting.

His contributions to Hungarian performing arts have been recognized with the Mari Jászai Award, highlighting his impact as both practitioner and educator.

As director of the Déryné Program—the largest cultural undertaking in Hungary's recent history—Kis bridges academic training with large-scale production, focusing on community building among students to develop versatile creators rather than isolated performers. His current work prioritizes visionary leadership in national cultural initiatives while mentoring the next generation of theatre professionals.