Timothy Mirkin: An Artistic Odyssey

My Story

​​Early Life and Multicultural Roots

I was born in Soviet Union, Russia, a land rich in artistic tradition and mass terror, and spent part of my childhood in Ukraine, where I absorbed the country's unique cultural flavors. These early experiences planted the seeds of my passion for the arts. In 2017, I made Israel my home, embracing its rich tapestry of history and modernity as a citizen and an active participant in its artistic community. From 2024 I am happy to become a part of German artistic movement.

A Formative Education

My formal training began at the Saint-Petersburg Academy of Theatre Arts under the tutelage of Anatoliy Praudin. Eager to expand my horizons, I moved to Moscow to study at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute with Vladimir Ivanov. My journey continued at the Moscow Art Theatre in the Director’s Laboratory of Konstantin Bogomolov, where I honed my skills in both acting and directing.

Theatre: A Passion Unleashed

The stage has always been my sanctuary, where I breathe life into diverse characters and stories. Over the years, I've had the privilege of performing in a variety of productions:

• "The Full Moon" (2020-2021): Played the main part at Theatre "Yessh" in Ashdod, Israel.

• "The Madman’s Tale" (2019-2020): A self-production project where I explored the depths of human psyche and madness.

• "Funny Alphabet" (2017-2018): Took on various characters in a production directed by Marina Belyavtseva at Theatre "Zero" in Israel.

• "Hamlet" (2014-2017): Portrayed Polonius under the direction of Vadim Chibisov at Theatre "Sobitye".

• "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" (2013-2017): Played Egeus and Snug, directed by Paul Safonov at Theater Center "Na Strastnom".

• "Twelfth Night" (2015-2016): Played Antonio in a production directed by A. Vilkin at Moscow Theatre Center "The Cherry Orchard".

• "Hair" (2014-2015): Embodied the spirit of the 1960s as a hippie in a production directed by Stas Namin at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2014-2015): Took on the role of Apostle Peter, directed by Andrew Rossinskiy at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "Apostles Last Temptation" (2014-2015): Played Jacob in a production directed by Katy Dolidze at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "Soldier Ivan Chonkin" (2014-2015): Performed multiple roles including farmer and pioneer, directed by Andrew Rossinskiy at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "My Heart is in the Highlands" (2014-2015): Portrayed Rupert Epley, directed by Alex Smirnov at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "The Three Musketeers" (2014-2015): Played Guard Cardinal, directed by Sergey Krasnoperetz at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "The Bremen Town Musicians" (2014-2015): Took on roles such as robber and chief of the royal guard, directed by Gennadiy Karpov and Alexey Kazakov at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "The Little Prince" (2014-2015): Played the geographer, directed by Gennadiy Karpov and Daniel Burlakov at Stas Namin’s Theater.

• "Puss in Boots" (2013-2014): Played the evil wizard at Vakhtangov’s Theater.

• "The Kitchen" (2013-2014): Portrayed Paul, directed by Kirill Pirogov on the institute stage.

• "The Waster" (2013-2014): Played Myakishev, directed by Rodion Ovchinnikov on the institute stage.

• "Django Unchained" (2013): Took on the role of Django, directed by Alexey Smirnov.

• "Mademoiselle Nitouche" (2012-2014): Played the hussar at Vakhtangov’s Theatre.

• "Imperial Hunt" (2011-2012): Played a soldier at Vakhtangov’s Theatre.

Directorial Ventures

My passion for acting naturally led me to directing. I've directed several productions, each unique in its narrative and execution:

• "Solo on a Rusty Swing" (2022): Directed a version of Evgeniy Zakirov's play in Ukrainian, though it was not performed, in Kyiv.

• "Seagull" (2017): Directed Anton Chekhov's classic at the Laboratory of Konstantin Bogomolov in Moscow Art Theatre. This was a student work that remained unfinished.

• "Oil Fever Smiles to Everyone" (2017): Directed this play by Maksud Ibragimbekov at Moscow Theatre of Labour.

• "Solo on a Rusty Swing" (2017): Directed the original version of this play by Evgeniy Zakirov at Ryazan Drama Theatre.

Cinematic Pursuits

The silver screen has also captured my imagination, leading to roles in various films and series:

• "The Greenhouse Academy" (2019): Played a fighter in this Israeli series.

• "כפול׳ם מישהו" (2018): Took on a role in this Israeli project.

• "Rebellion" (2017): Portrayed Khapugin in this Russian series directed by Sergey Pikalov.

• "Elephants Can Play Football" (2017): Played a detective in this arthouse movie directed by Michael Segal.

• "Nanny" (2016): Played Kirill in this Russian series directed by Sergey Pikalov.

• "The Garden Ring" (2016): Played a theater actor in this series directed by Alex Smirnov.

• "Clip" (2013): Played a strange man in this film directed by Alex Smirnov.

Teaching and Mentorship

Sharing my knowledge and experience has been a rewarding aspect of my career. Since 2015, I have been conducting workshops and training sessions in Russia, Israel, and Ukraine. My "Voice Art Lab" is dedicated to teaching voice and acting, helping aspiring artists find their unique voice and expression. Some of my notable workshops include:

• 2015-2017: Conducted various workshops in Russia.

• 2018 June: Theatre Zero, Stage Speech Workshop in Qiryat-Ono.

• 2018 July: Nissan Nativ Studio, Stage Speech Workshop in Tel Aviv, Israel.

• 2018 July: "Black Square" Theatre, Stage Speech Workshop in Kyiv, Ukraine.

• 2018 October: "Black Square" Theatre, Stage Speech Workshop in Kyiv, Ukraine.

• 2018 October: "Pro.English Theatre", Stage Speech Workshop in Kyiv, Ukraine.

• 2018 December: Children Studio at Gesher Theatre, Stage Speech Workshop in Tel Aviv, Israel.

• 2019 January: Yoram Loewenstein Acting Studio, conducted two Stage Speech Workshops.

• 2019 February: Charms.Lab Acting Month Lab in Kyiv.

• 2019 Summer: Conducted 15 Stage Speech Masterclasses in Ukraine.

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Music Projects

Music is another vital facet of my artistic expression. I have been part of various projects, including:

• "Russian Songs in Israeli Culture" (2019-2020): A project by Avi Benjamin where I performed as a singer.

• "Stride Piano" (2020): Another collaboration with Avi Benjamin.

• "Orphans of Jewish Culture" (2021): Yet another project with Avi Benjamin where I lent my voice as a singer.

Audiobook Narration

I also lend my voice to audiobooks, bringing stories to life for listeners around the world. You can find my narrated works on platforms like Audible, Scribd, and Barnes & Noble.

A Personal Note

My journey has been shaped by the pursuit of peace and creativity. As someone who has experienced the turbulence of war and terror, I strive to use my art to build bridges and foster understanding. While I may not formally be a refugee, my life's path is that of a nomadic artist seeking solace and expression in the face of adversity.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. I look forward to creating, sharing, and inspiring together.