I am a multidisciplinary theatre professional and musician based in Ankara, Türkiye. Since 2014 I have collaborated with the METU Theatre Club, coordinating the Theatre Festival, managing technical operations, and contributing to live performances across stage, audio, video, and lighting. Today I serve as Technical Operations Supervisor at Kült Kavaklıdere, where I oversee stage and production coordination as well as AV and lighting for events. I also compose and perform music for theatre and film projects, drawing on formal music training and a long-standing involvement in live performance.…

Yunus Arif Kesmez

I am a multidisciplinary theatre professional and musician based in Ankara, Türkiye. Since 2014 I have collaborated with the METU Theatre Club, coordinating the Theatre Festival, managing technical operations, and contributing to live performances across stage, audio, video, and lighting. Today I serve as Technical Operations Supervisor at Kült Kavaklıdere, where I oversee stage and production coordination as well as AV and lighting for events. I also compose and perform music for theatre and film projects, drawing on formal music training and a long-standing involvement in live performance.…

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I am a multidisciplinary theatre professional and musician based in Ankara, Türkiye. Since 2014 I have collaborated with the METU Theatre Club, coordinating the Theatre Festival, managing technical operations, and contributing to live performances across stage, audio, video, and lighting.

Today I serve as Technical Operations Supervisor at Kült Kavaklıdere, where I oversee stage and production coordination as well as AV and lighting for events. I also compose and perform music for theatre and film projects, drawing on formal music training and a long-standing involvement in live performance.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Theatre Festival Coordinator / Technical Operations Supervisor at Middle East Technical University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Coordinated the METU Theatre Club's annual theatre festival and supervised technical operations for the festival, including stage, lighting, video and audio.
Technical Operations Supervisor, Stage & Production Coordinator, Audio, Video & Lighting Operator at Kült Kavaklıdere
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee technical operations for live productions, coordinate stage and production workflows, and manage AV and lighting for events.
Composer, Actor at ODTÜ Oyuncuları (METU Theatre Club)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Composer and actor for theatre productions, contributing music and on-stage performances (e.g., Chimidyue/Çimidi).

Education

Civil Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Hurriyer Anatolian High School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bağlama lessons at Yüksel Ayoğlu Music Center
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Theatre Compositions

    Kum Feneri (2025) - Diving Into Play -


    Kabuk (2023) - Hermitrio - -
    Küçük Mısır Tanesi (2023) - -

    Abzu (2022) - The Song of Whales –
    Abzu (2022) - The Darkest Place of the Pipe - -

    Momo (2016) - - The Escape - -
    Momo (2016) - -The Nightmare –
    V. Frank (2018) - Kids’ Theme - -
    V. Frank (2018) - The Bank Song - -