My scientific background began to take shape with my PhD. Once I began my exploration of what Laboratory Theatre is, I fell in love with the research immediately. The field of Commedia dell'Arte was revealed to me during this time as well, and I had the chance to work with eminent figures of the style, always at the intersection of practice and research. In parallel with research, I have taught at a university, written articles, and had the chance to present my works at national and international conferences. I have held Commedia dell'Arte workshops, bridging academic knowledge with practical performance training. Here are a few of my scientific achievements: 1. My book "Laboratory Theatre, a Method and a Way of Life," published after the research period. 2. Running my own conferences and workshops in national and international contexts. 3. Publishing articles as interviews with great personalities of commedia dell'arte. With regards to my medium-term scientific interests and goals, I am interested in pedagogical development and mentoring in art education, ethics, Laboratory Theatre, transmission of the techniques of Commedia dell'Arte and continued research and publication. With regards to my long-term goals, I want to pursue an interdisciplinary approach by bridging the gap between academic research and practical performance training, particularly through the lens of Laboratory Theatre and Popular Theatre. I am also interested in the emotional response of the spectator to different forms of theatre and in the integration of AI in the performance process.

Elena-Bianca Holobuț

My scientific background began to take shape with my PhD. Once I began my exploration of what Laboratory Theatre is, I fell in love with the research immediately. The field of Commedia dell'Arte was revealed to me during this time as well, and I had the chance to work with eminent figures of the style, always at the intersection of practice and research. In parallel with research, I have taught at a university, written articles, and had the chance to present my works at national and international conferences. I have held Commedia dell'Arte workshops, bridging academic knowledge with practical performance training. Here are a few of my scientific achievements: 1. My book "Laboratory Theatre, a Method and a Way of Life," published after the research period. 2. Running my own conferences and workshops in national and international contexts. 3. Publishing articles as interviews with great personalities of commedia dell'arte. With regards to my medium-term scientific interests and goals, I am interested in pedagogical development and mentoring in art education, ethics, Laboratory Theatre, transmission of the techniques of Commedia dell'Arte and continued research and publication. With regards to my long-term goals, I want to pursue an interdisciplinary approach by bridging the gap between academic research and practical performance training, particularly through the lens of Laboratory Theatre and Popular Theatre. I am also interested in the emotional response of the spectator to different forms of theatre and in the integration of AI in the performance process.

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My scientific background began to take shape with my PhD. Once I began my exploration of what Laboratory Theatre is, I fell in love with the research immediately. The field of Commedia dell’Arte was revealed to me during this time as well, and I had the chance to work with eminent figures of the style, always at the intersection of practice and research.

In parallel with research, I have taught at a university, written articles, and had the chance to present my works at national and international conferences. I have held Commedia dell’Arte workshops, bridging academic knowledge with practical performance training. Here are a few of my scientific achievements: 1. My book “Laboratory Theatre, a Method and a Way of Life,” published after the research period. 2. Running my own conferences and workshops in national and international contexts. 3. Publishing articles as interviews with great personalities of commedia dell’arte. With regards to my medium-term scientific interests and goals, I am interested in pedagogical development and mentoring in art education, ethics, Laboratory Theatre, transmission of the techniques of Commedia dell’Arte and continued research and publication. With regards to my long-term goals, I want to pursue an interdisciplinary approach by bridging the gap between academic research and practical performance training, particularly through the lens of Laboratory Theatre and Popular Theatre. I am also interested in the emotional response of the spectator to different forms of theatre and in the integration of AI in the performance process.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Conference Organizer/Presenter at World Days of Commedia dell'Arte (Nancy)
January 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Held a conference in Nancy in 2024 with Carlo Boso; assisted Boso in various workshops; contributed to international dissemination and exchange in Commedia dell'Arte.
Associate Professor at University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș
October 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Associate Professor at the University of Arts in Târgu-Mureș, Romania
Freelance Actress at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Freelance actress performing in Romania, Austria, France, and Italy
Artistic Consultant at TEATRUL DRAMATIC ION D. SÎRBU
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Artistic consultant for Ion D. Sîrbu Dramatic Theatre, Petroșani, Romania
Journalist, Editor-in-Chief of Cultural Department at Gazeta de Dimineață
January 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Cultural Department, Petroșani, Romania
Actress at Ion D. Sîrbu Dramatic Theatre
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Actress at the Ion D. Sîrbu Dramatic Theatre, Petroșani, Romania

Education

PhD at University of Arts Târgu-Mureș Romania
October 1, 2018 - December 9, 2021
PhD in Theater and Performing Arts at University of Arts in Târgu Mureș, Romania
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
MA Acting at University of Arts in Târgu Mureș, Romania
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
BA Acting at University of Arts in Târgu Mureș, Romania
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

PhD
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Erasmus+ Practice Mobility - Theatre Practice
May 17, 2021 - May 17, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services