Réka Deák

Hi visitor, I’m Réka Deák.

Throughout my journey, I’ve shared theatre with people of all ages and backgrounds — from refugee camps and orphanages to schools, cultural foundations, and associations for children with special needs.

As a puppeteer, I love being involved in every part of the creative process: performing, designing and building puppets, directing, and leading workshops. Puppetry has become my way of connecting people, stories, and communities through art.

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CURRICULUM VITAE:

 

Réka Deák
Puppeteer • Scenographer • Social Artist

Réka Deák (b. 1985) is a Hungarian puppeteer, scenographer, and social artist based in the Czech Republic. She works internationally across Europe and the Middle East, combining performance, design, and socially engaged art practices.

Selected Work

• Dafa Puppet Theatre (CZ/JO, 2016–present) – Facilitator, performer, and scenographer; designing and building puppets, props, and scenography.

• Flying Freedom Festival (RO, 2014–2021) – Co-founder and manager; led three editions uniting international artists with local communities.

• BABU Cultural Association (RO, 2012–2019) – President; directed performances, curated seminars, and organized cultural events.

• Ariel Children and Youth Theatre (RO, 2006–2013) – Actress and puppeteer; performed in numerous productions, developed educational programs.

• Workshops & Training (2012–present) – Delivered socially engaged puppetry and storytelling workshops across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including refugee camps and international festivals.

Education

• PhD in Theatre Studies, Charles University, CZ (2021)

• MA Directing for Contemporary Theatre, University of Arts, RO (2010)

• BA Acting–Puppetry, University of Arts, RO (2008)

• Additional studies in puppet design (DAMU, Prague) and educational innovation (University of Michigan, US).

Languages

Hungarian (native), English (proficient), Romanian (fluent), Arabic basic), Czech (basic).

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