On April 5, 2025, 3rd year students majoring in 026 “Stage Art” of the creative workshop of senior lecturer V. Kino took part in the Impression over the Latorytsia Theatre Festival (Mukachevo city) with the performance “The First Dates Period” (director – V.A. Kino, playwright – Maryna Smilyanets). As a result of the successful performance, the students and the teacher received the following awards:

          1. Diploma in the nomination “Best Small-Scale Drama” from the jury of the Theatre Practice.
          2. Diploma in the nomination “Best Chamber Performance” from the jury “Luminaries of the Theatre”.
          3. Diploma “For the Popularisation of Contemporary Ukrainian Literature” from the jury “New Generation of Theatre”.
          4. The personal award “The Best Actor Duo of the Festival” was given to students Yevheniia Hilenko and Sofia Slavinska.
          5. The art director of the workshop, Vitalii Kino, was awarded a certificate of appreciation for his high professional achievements, conscientious work and significant contribution to the development of youth theatre.

The performance received high praise not only from the esteemed jury but also from the audience. Following the show, many attendees expressed a keen interest in meeting the students, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and sharing their impressions along with warm compliments.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students of the Department of Performing Arts and Culture of KNUTD and their art director, Vitalii Kino, on their outstanding achievement! Special thanks to Maryna Smilyanets, the contemporary Ukrainian playwright and author of the play “The First Dates Period”, for her invaluable creative contribution. We wish you continued growth, success, and boundless inspiration in all your future artistic endeavors!

13.04.2025