Halina Mihutskaya is an acting trainer, performer, and dramaturgist with over nine years of independent acting experience in Odesa, Ukraine. Her journey into the rich tradition of European theater includes training at institutions such as the Grotowski Institute and Odin Theatre, giving her a unique and multifaceted approach to the art of acting.
With a strong foundation in both dramatic and physical theater, Halina developed a specialized course and workshop that helps people unlock their body’s full potential. She led classes and workshops at TEO Theatrical Space and Remarka Film School at Odesa Film Studio.
In 2021, Halina relocated to Amsterdam to pursue her studies in the Arts, graduating with honors. Since resuming her artistic work in 2023, she has hosted dynamic workshops on acting, voice, and movement for diverse communities, contributed to exhibitions, and collaborated with acting groups.
Halina is also passionate about storytelling and made her debut as a playwright in Odesa (2021) with plays like Faith and Quarantine for Three. Her commitment to cross-cultural artistic expression led her to translate and direct the English version of Quarantine for Three at Mezrab (Amsterdam) in 2023.
Currently exploring new artistic frontiers, Halina has completed a program at ZID theatre and participated in the research project Bebe/Groom. Moreover, now she is developing her solo performance, showcasing work-in-progress at venues like 4Bid Gallery and the Explodium Festival. In 2024 Halina participated in an artistic residency at Turku Academy of Arts (Finland).
In September 2024, Halina launched her Drama Bridge acting course, with the support of Gemeente Amsterdam Noord.