Jelena BAšić
Physical Theatre Performer &Workshop Facilitator
jelenabasic33@gmail.com · 07548131171	
An experienced performer and teacher of theatre and circus skills, dedicated to creating performers with high quality artistic skills and increased confidence on stage and in life.  	
Work Experience

oct 2021 - PRESENT 
workshop facilitator, DRAMA CLASSES (assembly roxy)

JULY 2021 
Workshop facilitator, STANDING TALL ARTS 

jan-mar 2020
FACILITATOR, inspire theatre workshops 

Oct 2018 – present
Workshop facilitator, Peace and justice edinburgh
Working in 3 schools in Edinburgh teaching children about peace and justice through a series of games.	
2012 – present
festival organiser, Street art festival, mostar
Part of a team responsible for the organisation of annual festival including: programming, budgeting, planning &running workshops, film &photography

Sept 2018
facilitator, National Theatre Prijedor, Bosnia &herzegovina
7 days of theatre skills workshops for drama school &high school students

Sept 2013 – sept 2014
Teaching assistant, University of Dzemal Bijedic
Assisting Professor Ferid Karajica, specialist in Lecoq, in teaching his university classes and leading them in his absence.

March 2012 - 2013
Workshop leader, Our Kids Foundation, Mostar
Facilitating drama classes and making performances with young people from difficult backgrounds, including those living in care and with learning disabilities.	
Education
June 2017
summerhall Physical theatre diploma, Fife college

Feb 2014
Drama and performance, University Dzemal Bijedic, Mostar
Training in major practitioners including: Lecoq, Stanislavski, Grotowski. Practical work including acting, directing, dance, devising performances, costumes, puppets, as well as coursework and essays.	
Overall final grade 10 (equivalent to 1st Class Honours)
	
Other training
•	Theatre Du Soleil, Vincent Mangado
•	Mess Festival Sarajevo Mystery Buffon
•	Pavaroti Centar, Viewpoints Training
•	Juggling Convention Dresden, Circus Skills		

Performance Experience
  Theatre                                   Director                                    Company

Lass O'Parits 	
Angie Dight	
Mischief la-bas	
The Rag Tale Band             

	Michael Richie       	Flux Transforming Theatre	
Bambiland	Peter Lorenz           	James Arendt Theatre 
	
Time 	Jelena Basic           	Summerhall	
Midsummer Night's Dream   	Ferid Karajica           	HNK 
	
Concert for a Mocking Bird   	Irfan Mensur             	National Theatre, Mostar 	
Everything about women's     	Ferid Karajica           	MTM 

Film/TV	
Director	
Company	
Spirit of God             	Peter Rak                             	University of Edinburgh  
	
Crossroads (Costume Designer)	Faysal Soysal                       	Art Department
	
Sabina K                 	Cristobal Krusen                     	Messenger Film	
TV Faustus               	Senad Kajic                             	Grent Area	
Game of Thrones (An extra)    	Michelle MacLaren                 	Home Box Office	

Still a few spots available for my next 5 week beginner’s course on Wednesday evenings! Get in touch to book or if you'd like more info or ave any questions 🙂
We start on 29th of March at @assemblyroxyin Edinburgh.
Masquerade Theater classes offer a space to explore acting, theatre and character development. But they are much more than just acting classes. Our bodies are our instruments. Through games, physical theatre exercises and playful somatic movement, we explore our personal stories, connect with our bodies and emotions to build confidence and to develop a powerful stage presence that can support us in many different contexts - as (professional) actors, musicians or public speakers, teachers/facilitators, or simply to learn new skills and to get to know ourselves a little better 😉
Dates:
March 29th, 6:30 - 9pm
April 5th, 6:30 - 9pm
April 12th, 6:30 - 9pm
April 19th, 6:30 - 9pm
April 26th, 6:30 - 9pm
No previous performance experience necessary and all levels welcome! Ideally come in comfortable dark clothing. Each course is unique as we co-create the space together and I always adapt my classes to the interests and needs of the group. 
For questions or for more information feel free to send me a message here, get in touch via email at jelenabasic33@gmail.com or give me a ring at 07548131171
Bookings via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../first-act-performance...
Looking forward to seeing you soon 😊

New season, new classes 🎭
Starting from 19th of January, I'm running a 5 week course on Thursday evenings at @assemblyroxy in Edinburgh. 
Masquerade Theater classes offer a space to explore acting, theatre and character development. But they are much more than just acting classes. Our bodies are our instruments. Through games, physical theatre exercises and playful somatic movement, we explore our personal stories, connect with our bodies and emotions to build confidence and to develop a powerful stage presence that can support us in many different contexts - as (professional) actors, musicians or public speakers, teachers/facilitators, or simply to learn new skills and to get to know yourself a little better 😉
Dates:
January 19th, 6:30 - 9pm
January 26th, 6:30 - 9pm
February 2nd, 6:30 - 9pm
February 16th, 6:30 - 9pm
February 23rd, 6:30 - 9pm
No previous performance experience necessary and all levels welcome! Ideally come in comfortable dark clothing. Each course is unique as we co-create the space together and I always adapt my classes to the interests and needs of the group. 
For questions or more information feel free to send me a message here, get in touch via email at  jelenabasic33@gmail.com or give me a ring at 07548131171
Looking forward to seeing you soon 😊 
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