László Upor is a dramaturg, literary translator, essayist and university professor. He is specialised in contemporary drama and performing arts. He has worked both with mainstream companies and with a great number of independent artists, physical and puppet theatres. He has published three books and numerous articles on theatre, film, and contemporary circus. His translations include novels, non-fiction and over 50 stage plays. He is former Vice Rector/ Acting Rector of University of Theatre and Film Arts (SzFE) in Budapest where he taught for over three decades. He is founding member of Freeszfe Society, formed by students and faculty who left SzFE after a long battle with the Hungarian government.
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