Tartu Student Theatre
Archive
2025/2026
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams:
Bethriin Pilv, Mardina-Ly Torbek, Sevastian Rätsep, Selina Lebin,
Sirelin Timmermann, Geilin Raudsepp, Eva Bianca Lents,
Villem Mändmaa, Eliise Joost,
Laura Brita Einpaul, Reelika Kullamaa, Kertu Kändla, Ronja Talunik, Gretta Nikolajeva, Kirke Kabonen, Katarina Veltri, Saara Bergmann, Gerda Lepik, Uma Laur, Maarja Kährik, Mia Lisette Kohva, Eva Volver.
Productions:
Isehakanud keldrikakand
Striptiis
Kuradi lood
Poiss viimasest pingist
N-Object Laureate:
Arabel Riigor
2022/2023
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Maria Aksiim, Raul Jack Barrow, Renate Eensalu, Katariina Kuusaru, Laura Marita Lappalainen, Johann Markus Liivak, Johanna Poll, Kirke Pütsepp, Aia Rikka, Gerly Rännik, Mari Rüüson, Raili Sõrmus, Liisbet Urba, Arabella Vallsalu, Kadri-Ann Väärsi.
Alex Paul Pukk ja Uku Pokk went to study acting in EAMT. Nora Tuisk went to BFM to study screenwriting.
Productions:
Lõputu rahu
Küülikud ja maod
Festivals:
Festival Internacional de Teatro Universitario, Hispaania
N-Object laureate:
Hanna Aadusoo
2019/2020
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Sandra Ruul, Maria Pšenitšnaja, Ere Lee Kama, Alex Paul Pukk, Heleriin Lass, Merili Konik, Anna Ruutmann.
Frida Jantson-Köstner went to study acting in Viljandi.
Productions:
Mingi hulk kõnelusi
Deemonid
Sandi õnnistus
Festivals:
GrAFiTi, Saksamaa
Debiut, Gruusia
Teatralny Kufar, Valgevene
RITU37, Belgia
N-Object laureate:
Joonas Vatter
2024/2025
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams:
Paul Abiline, Mona Bronzov, Adrian Heinsar, Merili Kaarna, Iko Marten Kiisler, Kaili Kirt, Elo Kokkota, Kristjan Kundla, Meribel Kuusik, Viktoria Mikša, Ave Nael, Hella Hildegard Niitra, Sandra Pala, Priit Pihelgas, Arabel Riigor, Anna Solovjova, Eva Maria Suurevälja, Hanna Liis Tepper.
Productions:
Dr. Valuson
Striptiis
N-Object laureate:
Johann Markus Liivak
2021/2022
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Hanna Aadusoo, Hõbe-Heli Ahk, Carolin Joonasson, Madli Kaljo, Regina Karise, Kendra Kruusla, Jenss Lootus, Anel Neumann, Uku Pokk, Helen Renke, Nora Tuisk, Albert Mihkel Ulla, Hanna-Lisette Viilma.
Productions
Lõkkelood
Paan Peeter ja Sõbake
Mis kasu on inimesest?
Libamina ilmarannal
Festivals:
Viljandi Tudengite Teatripäevad
Janus Festival, Ungari
N-Object laureate:
Jörgen Sinka
2018/2019
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Kirke Möllits, Joonas Vatter, Merilin Innos, Liisu Johanna Olgo, Frida Köstner, Jan Remmelg, Karoliine Pruul, Anton Lossitski, Rasmus Arge, Helin-Helle Ristimäe ja Hanah Lahe
Jass Kalev Mäe, Maarja Mõts ja Elo Järv went to EAMT.
Productions:
Sandi õnnistus
Sherlock Holmes: igavesed pärlid
Saak
Festivals:
GraFiTi, Luxemburg
Viljandi Tudengite Teatripäevad
N-Object laureate:
Claus Mooste
2023/2024
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams:
Ilona Jalkanen, Katariina Kangro, Kerstin Loit, Heli Piht, Oskar Piik, Ingrid Rand, Eliise Renser, Karina Reisi, Ellen Roper, Sandra Tinnuri, Juan Uukareda, Rudo Verner Vallner, Jevgeni Varzinov, Kerstin Üksvärav.
Heleriin Lass ja Jenss Lootus went to study acting in Viljandi.
Productions:
Nagu poisid vihma käes
Lõkkelood: Apocalypse Now ehk põgenevad loomad
Stuudiolavastus Kohtumised
Festivals:
RITU41, Belgia
The crossroads of Vilnius, Leedu
N-Object laureate:
Anel Neumann
2020/2021
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Getter Dolgošev, Kaspar Gräzin, Lisett Heero, Kadri Kosk, Liis Liivand, Johanna Mauer, Merily Mikiver, Ester Must, Doreen Mägi, Jaana Otsa, Johanna-Elizabeth Rannik, Adeele Rei, Reelika Sommer, Laura-Liis Ulst, Doris Vahtra, Karmen Vits, Charlyz Vihmapisar Zobel
Productions:
Valgustaja
N-Object laureate:
Kristjan Tammi
2017/2018
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Pilleriin Albri, Taavi Pleiats, Jörgen Sinka, Merili Viks, Teele Tilts, Toomas Krips, Margaret Loik, Maarja Mõts, Jass Kalev Mäe ja Henrik Lainvoo.
Kristi Kimmel went to study acting in Viljandi.
Productions:
Ameerika
Sandi õnnistus
Festivals:
Ritu 24, Belgia
Divi Maija Vakari, Läti
Viljandi Tudengite Teatripäevad
N-Object laureate:
Henry-Laur Allik
2016/2017
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Henry Laur Allik, Kauro Tafitðuk, Kristi Kimmel, Pärtel Poopuu, Anett Pullerits, Kerstin Gertrud Kärblane, Simon Suuban, Merilyn Elge, Rael Rent.
Mihkel Kohava went to EAMT.
Productions:
KH-kood ehk Kaspar Hauseri Juhtum
Põhjanaela paine
Festivals:
Ritu 34, Liege, Belgia
Viljandi Tudengite Teatripäevad
N-Object laureate:
Mihkel Kohava
2013/2014
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Klaus-Peeter Ladva, Dovydas Pabarcius, Liivia Talvik, Anþela Tjuljukova, Kaari Ann Ambo, Helen Parik, Merilin Jürjo ja Mari Anton!
Liisu Krass went to Viljandi to
become an actress. Anu Sildnik and Sven Paulus went to the big world to have an adventure. Triinu Lukas went to Rotterdam to study!
Productions:
Voltaire"Candide ehk optimism"
J.Liiv"...mind vaatas ühe lille silm vol.2"
E. Ionesco"Uus Üüriline"
Festivals:
Minsk, Valgevene, X Teatralny Koufar
"Jõuluparaad", Sankt Peterburg, Venemaa
"Ylioppilasteatterifestivaali" , Jyväskylä, Soome
N-Object laureate:
Kristin Uusna
2010/2011
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Janika Maidle, Karl Edgar Tammi, Kerttu Jalandi, Kristi Simenson, Kätlin Armei, Maarja Männiste, Marie Naggel, Mikael Meema, Triinu Lukas.
Martin Liira and Hella Jansons went to France, Richard Naar and Sigrid Salutee went to Voronezh, Anneli Ojaste and Kadri Kõiv went to Belgium. Ingel Terasmees and Hannes Aaresild moved to Tallinn. BUT Kaarel Targo returned from the army and Sven Paulus returned to Tartu.
We continued to study Suzuki and viewpoints with Kadi Tudrega. We are still fighting for our inpatient. We got Karl Laumets back from the festival in Belarus as recognition (he was recognized as the best supporting actor and they didn't want to give it), Kalev was named one of the three best directors, and we also came in third place in the audience vote. So beautiful.
We also kept the flag high at the Belgian festival, as they say. There were no awards given out there (not to anyone). But we still did well. We found our inner super monkey.
At the beginning of the summer we went to hold a summer school near Värska. Karin Brown taught the Alexander technique, Hasso Krull talked about mythology and tricksters, Kristjan Piirimäe and Juhan Javois introduced evolutionary psychology. Liiv made her toes golden and Triinu spectacularly killed a parma. Other things happened too.
Finally, we managed to go to the Valka festival, showing the Ivanovs' story to a foreign audience for the first time. The Slavs immediately embraced Vvedensky and cheered. The joy is on our side!
This year's words, it seems, are freestyle or also style libre. Why not, gentlemen!
Productions:
Kangro/Bristol/Kudu "Piirivöönd"
A. Vvedenski "Ivanovite jõulupuu"
Festivals:
Valka, Läti
Tallinn ja Viljandi, Eesti
Minsk, Valgevene
Viljandi, Eesti
Liege, Belgia
N-Object laureate:
Anneli Ojaste
2015/2016
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Mihkel Kohava, Annabel Berg, Oliver Karm, Marleen Otsus, Kristi Luha, Epp Valdaru, Priit Kivisilla, Kristjan Tammi, Kristel Raudik, Elo Järv ja Alina-Annely Strokin.
Mari Anton went to study in Viljandi.
Productions:
A. Tšehhov "Kirsiaed. Work in Progress."
Merilin R. Jürjo "Grease? Tartu!"
A. Vvedenski "Ümberringi võimalik on Jumal"
Festivals:
Teatralny Koufar, Minsk, Valgevene
"RITU 33" Liege, Belgia
N-Object laureate:
Mark Harald Männik
2012/2013
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Kauri Kaljuste, Tauno Tagel, Marjaliisa Palu, Maria Mäesalu, Gertrud Kinna, Paula-Salme Sandrak, Triin Heinla, Kristen Saaremets!
Karl Laumets, Christopher Rajaveer, Jürgen Gansen and Lauli Otsar went to Tallinn to become actors.
Productions:
J. Ehlvest "Rääkiv inimene"
P.Prjashko "Elad muudkui ja ei märkagi, kuidas teise ilma satud"
J.Liiv "...mind vaatas ühe lille silm"
P. Prjashko "Õnnestunud elu"
Festivals:
Viljandi, Eesti
Liege, Belgia
Venemaa, Tjumen
Raduga, Sankt Peterburg, Venemaa
N-Object laureate:
Christopher Rajaveer
2009/2010
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams:
Ott Nool, Karl Joosep Ilves, Karl Laumets, Christopher Rajaveer, Jürgen Gansen, Andre Telvar, Martin Vaher, Asko Külmsaar, Jari Matsi, Jaanika Tammaru, Sigrid Salutee, Deivi Tuppits, Enel Teinemaa ja Anu Sildnik.
Katrin Kalma, Kristian Põldma, Algis Astmäe, Adeele Sepp and Vallo Kirs went to Viljandi to study acting and directing.
Kaarel Targo went to the army.
Timo Kikas became the director of Türi College of the University of Tartu and moved away.
The studio in its current form was replaced in the autumn semester with Kalev Kudu's clown training and Eric Seufert's improv theatre classes. We also celebrated the theatre's 10th anniversary in a grand way, we came together from all over Estonia, joked, had a sauna and a gala performance. We watched the Belarusians who had come to visit. We listened to the conference and had a disco in the evening. An exhibition and brochure were put together, all by ourselves. We made promises and raised a toast. It was a great time.
In the spring, Kadi Tudre trained us in Suzuki, viewpoints and body mime, everyone was thrilled. In addition, part of the troupe continued to take Eric's classes and performed improv at the Tartu Comedy Festival in Vilde bar.
In the summer, a summer school in honour of Bernard Kangro took place near Otepää, Janika Kronberg gave a lecture, Kalev showed a video, Kadi Tudre worked out and everyone sweated a lot and in different places.
Productions:
Olavi Ruitlane "Vabadus või surm – Nestor Mahno võitlus"
Aare Pilv/ Kalev Kudu (tõlge) "...püüdetult ulbib laia jõe laisal voolul roheline konn"
Festivals:
Tallinn, Eesti
Minsk, Valgevene
Manizales, Colombia
Viljandi, Eesti
N-Object laureate:
Kaarel Targo
2014/2015
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Regina Laasmäe, Ðahab Anbarjafari, Kadri Oviir, Kertu Raja, Joosep Sarapuu, Mark Harald Männik ja Merjam Ahmet! Teisel ringil said sisse Karolina Tiigimäe, Getter Nuut, Liisi Hint, Kelly Linnap, Kairi Janson, Veronica Palm, Heleri All ja Marianne Sokk!
Deivi went to Holland to become smarter! Dovydas went to study acting! Kristin and Kätlin went to Tallinn to become people!
Productions:
Bulgakov"Morfium"
J.M.R. Lenz"HOT!!!"
J.Liiv"...mind vaatas ühe lille silm vol.3"
V.Krasovcki"Pärast kaldkriipsu/"
Festivals:
"Fitut Buzz" Maroko, Tangier
"RITU 32" Liege, Belgia
N-Object laureate:
Kätlin Armei
2011/2012
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Kent Joosep, Lauli Otsar, Johan Huimerind, Vootele Mäevere, Egle Adams, Kristina Mändul, Hedvig Tõnisson, Mihkel Vinogradov, Kristin Uusna!
Jaanika Tammaru, Kaarel Targo, Karl Edgar Tammi, Lennart Peep and Kaija M Kalvet went to Viljandi to become more skilled; Karl-Joosep Ilves went across the puddle to become smarter; Jürgen Gansen went to the army to become stronger; Anneli Ojaste, Ott Nool and Mehis Pihla went to the capital to become human beings.
Productions:
S. Mrozhek "Ulgumerel"
A. Makajonok "Ahistatud apostel"
F. Wedekind "Kevade ärkamine"
Festivals:
Türi, Eesti
Viljandi, Eesti
Liege, Belgia
Marakesh, Maroko
N-Object laureate:
Karl Laumets
2008/2009
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Mari-Liis Mägi, Merilin Männiste, Heli Luik, Adeele Sepp, Liisu Krass, Kadri Kõiv, Richard Naar, Mehis Pihla, Kaarel Targo, Vallo Kirs, Liina Vassar, Justina.
In the fall, Kalev went to Belarus to direct Jelizaveta Bami, and in return, Sergei Tourban made jokes about love for us.
Productions:
Anton Tšehhov "Naljad armastusest"
Mehis Heinsaar "Daniil Harms e Geeniuse elu"
Festivals:
Tallinn, Eesti
Minsk, Valgevene
Viljandi, Eesti
N-Object laureate:
Peeter Piiri
2007/2008
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Ingel Terasmees, Anni Proosa, Kaija M Kalvet, Ingvar Arst, Algis Astmäe, Kristian Põldma, Liisa Prost, Mirja Meriste, Hedvy Arula, Ave Schmidt, Kadri Naanu, Mari Vapper, Liisa Tagel, Ingel Undusk.
Kaidi Suitslepp was accepted into the spring rehearsals for the production of "Noorte hääle".
Vallo Toomla went to study directing at the Baltic Film and Media School. Helen Solovjev went to Viljandi to study dance.
The resistance movement worked together underground throughout the spring and by the beginning of the summer managed to put on a street play, "Piitre Kapsapää", which they secretly performed at the Võro Song Festival.
Productions:
Eugene Ionesco "Ninasarvik"
Sarah Kane "4.48 Psühhoos"
Mart Kivastik "Noorte Hääl"
Festivals:
Minsk, Valgevene
Võru, Eesti
Liege, Belgia
Valleyfield, Kanada
Praha, Tšehhi
N-Object laureate:
Enor Niinemägi
2004/2005
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Kristi Soosaar, Anneli Ojaste, Hannes Aaresild, Ivika Saaroja, Madis Kubu
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Ago Soots ja Maarja Mitt went to study acting in EAMT.
The first production - Mikamaka's Journey to Himself - emerged from the studio work.
Productions:
Sarah Kane "Puhastatud"
Veiko Märka "Keskaeg – julm aeg"
Stuudiolavastus "Mikamaka teekond iseendani"
Festivals:
Norrköping, Rootsi
Besancon, Prantsusmaa
N-Object laureate:
Martin Liira
2001/2002
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Mari-Liis Lill, Anu Viks, Anne Roovere, Peeter Piiri, Tuuli Kainulailen, Egerin Esko, Andres Kauts.
Marko Mäesaar ja Indrek Apinis went to study acting in EAMT.
On September 8, TÜT performed in the Põltsamaa castle courtyard with the production "The Wounded Groom" as part of the international symposium "Storm and Urge in Livonia". On October 13, the production "Paul and the Big World" was performed in the off-program of Drama 2001. At the amateur theatre festival in Võru, the Zen production won third place. An event introducing the University of Tartu and TÜT was held at the National Library in Tallinn, during which performances were also performed. At that time, Santa Claus was Kalev, who, together with Mari-Liis Lille, aka Shnegurotshka, distributed gift packages worth 12 kroons and 70 cents. A winter camp was also held at Henri Hanson's country home. In the spring, the theater-related conference "Theatre as the democratic voice of the people" was held in Finland.
Productions:
Tantsulavastus "How do you voodoo"
Eugene Ionesco "Macbett"
Festivals:
Võru, Eesti
Alsager, Suurbritannia
Haapsalu, Eesti
N-Object laureate:
Henri Hanson
Nõmeteater
There has been a drama club or studio at the University of Tartu for a long time, with breaks. At one time, the university's drama club also included Mati Unt, Paul-Eerik Rummo, and others. The current Tartu Student Theatre has grown out of the Tartu University Drama Studio, which was launched by Timo Kikas in 1993. In the early years of the studio, Aare Laak acted as the instructor, later Kikas himself, and in the last year Auli Auväärt. Although the drama studio placed the main emphasis on closed studio work, a few productions were also produced, and one-off performances were performed at student days and events. The Nõmeteatar, as it was called, developed its own traditions: winter and summer camps were organized and the N-Objekt award was awarded.
The N-Objekt is an award with which the theatre highlights one of its members - the best, most accomplished of the academic year. The nominee is chosen at the end of the spring semester by voting, in which all members of the theatre can participate. You can only be nominated once. The decision is final and the object cannot be returned. N-Objekt has no fixed shape or form. It changes from year to year. Last year's laureate crafts this year's object according to his or her intelligence and manual dexterity. N-Objekt was founded by Timo Kikas in 1997.
Productions:
Eugene Ionesco "Kiilaspäine lauljatar"
Valentin Krasnogorov "Keegi peab lahkuma"
N-Object laureates:
1998 Auli Auväärt
1997 Indrek Tulp
2006/2007
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Anneli Hallik, Kadriin Valdre, Maarja Kuusik, Kai Maasoo, Nele Reial, Keiu Virro.
Kertu Moppel and Liisa Pulk went to EAMT to study acting.
Secretly produced also a manifesto: "Dada-SEin" and its sequel "Ewiges Wiederschnitzel".
Productions:
Fjodor Dostojevski/ Vaino Vahing "Sortsid"
Festivals:
Liege, Belgia
Agadir, Maroko
Moskva, Vene Föderatsioon
N-Object laureate:
Madis Kubu
2003/2004
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Ago Soots, Reesi Poom.
Sven Heiberg went to study in Viljandi.
Productions:
Daniil Harms "Jelisaveta Bam"
Festivals:
Viljandi, Eesti
Vilnius, Leedu
NEATA ???
N-Object laureate:
Andreas Aimse
2000/2001
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Henri Hanson, Kristiina Pihlapsoo, Jaanika Kolk, Tairi Leis, Siret Langebraun, Janika Brigita Vanatoa.
Tanel Jonas went to study in EAMT.
Various things happened! For example, at the Christmas party, Randel Veerits played the old man, who, together with Shnegurotshka, distributed gift packages. Mats Õun came up with the Student Theatre logo that is still in use today. The theatre was also invited to the Sheffield Festival in Great Britain, but the trip was unfortunately cancelled due to foot-and-mouth disease.
Productions:
Zenbudistlik kollaaž "...lumi just on langenud üle Yoshino küla"
Jüri Ehlvest "Paul ja Suur Maailm"
Bernard Kangro "Üle jõe"
Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz "Haavatud peigmees"
N-Object laureate:
Sven Heiberg
2005/2006
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Enor Niinemägi, Helen Solovjev, Kaarel Vaidla, Richard Meitern, Hella Jansons, Helena Kesonen.
Productions:
Mark Twain/ Madis Kõiv "Huck Finni lugu. Seiklused võlujõel"
"Tudengivaim Emajõel"
Festivals:
Viljandi, Eesti
Praha, Tšehhi
N-Object laureate:
Vallo Toomla
2002/2003
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Martin Liira, Maarja Mitt, Vallo Toomla, Kudrun Vungi, Kristi Soe, Moonika.
Mari-Liis Lill went to study acting in EAMT.
In the autumn, various productions were performed, in the winter, a traditional winter camp was held - this time in Kääriku. In the winter, a fairy tale program for children was also performed. In the spring, the group participated in a conference of young theater makers in Bussang, France. They performed at the presentation of J. M. R. Lenz's Estonian-language selection, as well as at the opening of the Jänese hiking trail and at Tartu Day.
Productions:
Karl Ristikivi luulelavastus "Kõigi teede pikkus ajas on võrdne"
Mehis Heinsaar "Artur ja Paul ehk Veidi enne maailma loomist"
Mehis Heinsaar/ Daniil Harms "Joogem äädikat, härrased!"
Festivals:
Viljandi, Eesti
N-Object laureate:
Silja Helistvee
TÜTi Tibi
Sven Heiberg
1999/2000
On October 1, at the initiative of Kalev Kudu, the Tartu Student Theatre was established on the basis of the drama studio that had operated in previous years. In parallel with the studio work, a production was prepared. On December 2, a poetry recital was performed in the UT auditorium. The first trip abroad was memorable for everyone.
The following students were accepted from the entrance exams: Auli Auväärt, Sven Heiberg, Ester Vaitmaa, Evelin Silgo, Indrek Tulp, Sven Paulus, Tanel Jonas, Randel Veerits, Silja Helistvee, Indrek Apinis, Andreas Aimse, Kristjan Kaljund, Mari Arold, Piret Jaaks, Marko Mäesaar.
Productions:
Antti Salo "Kullervo"
Georg Büchner "Woyzeck"
Festivals:
Tampere, Soome
N-Object laureate:
Eero Ving