Playback Theatre Training in Vilnius — Core Training

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Playback theatre training in Vilnius is open for enrolment year-round through the Core Training programme of the Baltic School of Playback Theatre and Psychodrama (BPTPS). This foundational course introduces improvisation, working with real audience stories, and the essentials of playback performance. It is a living art: people tell their stories of life and love, and the ensemble plays them back on stage right away. In fact, this form grew out of the international Playback Teater movement. You don’t need to be an actor — it’s enough to want to try, to play, to listen, and to be heard.

Vilnius already knows this course. We held our first Core Training in Vilnius in 2026, together with our local partner Playback Theatre in Lithuania. Overall, this new intake builds on that first group and brings the training back to the city.

Course leader

Dr. Olena Kalašnõkova (MD, PhD) leads the course. She is an accredited Playback Theatre trainer (Playback Theatri keskus, New York). Moreover, she co-founded both the Baltic School of Playback Theatre and Psychodrama and the Ukrainian School of Playback Theatre. As a result, the group gains a teacher with deep clinical, academic, and stage experience.

Who it’s for

Playback theatre training in Vilnius suits anyone drawn to improvisation, storytelling, theatre, or personal development. You need no prior stage experience. In addition, it works well for psychologists, teachers, actors, and facilitators who want to add playback to their practice.

Format

The course runs for 30 hours across two inspiring weekends, and we deliver it as two modules. Each weekend combines hands-on practice, group work, and reflection. We teach in English, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, and Russian. Finally, every participant receives a tunnistus in Playback Theatre Core Training upon completion.

How enrolment works

• The minimum group size is 12 people.
• This page shows the current number of pre-registrations.
• Once 12 participants sign up, we agree on the course dates in Vilnius and open an additional intake for the chosen dates.

Price

The price is €350 for two modules for those who pre-register.

Pre-registration doesn’t commit you to anything — it simply holds your place and the special price. So leave your pre-registration for the playback theatre course in Vilnius below. Then we’ll confirm the dates as soon as the group is full.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Playback Theatre training in Vilnius cost?

The Core Training in Playback Theatre in Vilnius costs €350 for two modules for participants who pre-register.

Who leads the course?

The course is led by Dr. Olena Kalashnykova (MD, PhD), an accredited Playback Theatre trainer (Center for Playback Theatre, New York) and co-founder of BPTPS and the Ukrainian School of Playback Theatre.

Do I need acting experience to join?

No prior stage or acting experience is required. The Playback Theatre training in Vilnius is open to complete beginners.

What languages is the course taught in?

The Core Training in Vilnius is taught in English, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, and Russian.

How long is the course?

The course runs for 30 hours across two weekends, delivered as two modules.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. On completion, every participant receives a Certificate in Playback Theatre Core Training from BPTPS.