Suzanne Ziellenbach

Prof. Suzanne Ziellenbach holds the position of Professor of Speech Training and Acting and serves as Deputy Head of the Drama Department at Alanus University of Applied Sciences. Her career spans over three decades in theatre education, performance, and radio. She is actively involved in directing, dramaturgy, and vocal coaching across multiple institutions.

Education:

• 1984: Magister degree in Germanistics, Romance Languages, and Art History from Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster
• 1988: Diploma in Acting from University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart
• 1979–1980: Acting/Literature studies at Université d'Aix-en-Provence, France

Professional Highlights:

• Co-created and directed the acclaimed spoken-word duo 'Fabeln' with Annette Ziellenbach (2007–present)
• Recipient of Ensemble Prize at 2000 Schauspielschultreffen for Mishima's 'Das Traumkissen'
• Freelance radio performer for WDR (since 1999) and SWR (1984–1994)
• Extensive teaching roles at Folkwang University of the Arts (Essen), Arturo Drama School (Cologne), and Institute for Rhetoric (Regensburg)

Artistic Work: Specializes in creating interdisciplinary performances blending literature and performance. Notable works include solo programs on Heinrich Heine and Christian Morgenstern, and avant-garde adaptations like Sorokin's 'The Honeymoon'.