elo järv

CV

DATE OF BIRTH: 26.11.1993
HEIGHT: 165 cm (5'5")
EYES: blue
HAIR: brunette, long
VOICE TYPE: mezzo-soprano
ACTING AGE: 21-32

EDUCATION 

2022–2024           Contemporary Physical Performance Making (CPPM)      (MA programme at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre):

Participated in workshops by: Ephia Gburek, Mart Kangro, Hannes Langolf (DV8 Physical Theatre), La Pocha Nostra, Eddie Martinez (Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal), Rakesh Sukesh, Olivier de Sagazan, Rob Hayden (Ultima Vez), Peader Kirk, Guillaume Pigé (Theatre Re), Fran Barbe, Grzegorz & Alicja Bral (Song of the Goat), Amit Lahav & Chris Evans (Gecko Theatre), Juan Dominguez, Mirko Rajas & Taavi Tõnisson, Marilena Dara (Jasmin Vardimon Company), Young Boy Dancing Group, Stacy Makishi

2018–2022           Drama School of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (BA)
2014–2017           University of Tartu (Semiotics and Culture Studies) (BA cum laude)
2013–2014           Heino Eller Tartu Music School (Classical singing)

High school: 2010–2013 Hugo Treffner Gymnasium

ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS
2022           Meisner technique course
2022           Intensive course „(Inter)acting with the Inner Partner“ at The Degree Programme in Theatre Arts (NÄTY), Tampere
2021-2022           Different workshops at Contemporary dance & movement SPACE
2020           Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance, London (ERASMUS student exchange)
2021           Film and TV course with Tanel Toom in Baltic Film, Media and Arts School
2019           Film acting course with Päivi Hartzell in Baltic Film, Media and Arts School
2017           Estonian Stagefight Society winter school


WORKS

As an actor/performer/devisor in theatre: 
2024 Sidebar of Shame, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre & Viimsi Artium, author-director Elo Järv
2024 Ball Is Life, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre & Von Krahl Theatre, author-director Jennifer Bagg
2023 Earthquake, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, director Kim Collier (Electric Company Theatre) - leading role
2022 Zoomed in, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, solo performance by Elo Järv
2022 Identity Cabaret DRAG SHOW vol 3, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, director Jüri Nael
2022 500 years with song. From madrigal to tap dance (500 aastat lauluga. Madrigalist stepini), Arvo Pärt Centre, director Riina Roose
2021 Midsummer Night’s Dream (Suveöö unenägu), Ugala Theatre, director Lembit Peterson
2021 Run (Jooks), Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, directors Tiina Mölder and Helen Reitsnik
2020 The Elusive Miracle (Tabamata ime), Theatrum, director Lembit Peterson

As an actor in film:
2024 Bullshit, Nafta Films, director Milad Alami – featured extra
2020 Over the Threshold (Üle lävepaku), BFM, director Katariina Aule – leading role

As a dramaturg/author in theatre:
2024 Sidebar of Shame (Häbigalerii), Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre & Viimsi Artium, director Elo Järv
2022 Financing sources for social entrerprises: what are the options? (Sotsiaalsete ettevõtete rahastusallikad: millised võimalused on olemas?), Festival Impact Day, director Jaanika Tammaru
2022 The Committee (Komisjon), public reading of the play at the The Estonian Drama Theatre, director Elo Järv
2021 Below and Above Everything Is… (Kõige all ja kohal on…), Estonian Theatre for Young Audiences:
  Dawn and Dusk (Koit ja Hämarik), director Margaret Sarv
  Funny Anniversary or the Silence Game (Naljakas aastapäev ehk vaikimise mäng)director Erik Richard Salumäe
2021 Run (Jooks), Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, directors Tiina Mölder and Helen Reitsnik

As an audio walk author/performer:
2024 The World in Words, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, authors Elo Järv, Britt Kõrsmaa, Jennifer Bagg

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue: Estonian
Other languages: English (C1/C2), Russian (B1), Spanish (A2), French (A1), Italian (A1), Swedish (A1)

OTHER SKILLS                             
Singing (classical, pop-jazz, folk)
Violin
Dancing (contemporary, swing dances, different physical theatre practices)
Stage combat (rapier, broadsword, hand combat)  

In English