Katerýna Petrívna Chepúra (, born December 23, 1986, Kyiv) is a Ukrainian theatrical director and social activist.
Biography Kateryna studied at school number 265 in Kyiv. In 2009, she finished directing and choreography studies at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts and received a director's degree.
In 2008, Kateryna Chepura organized and managed a drama play called "Between the Two Forces" by Volodymyr Vynnychenko as her graduate project. The play received recognition and was performed at various stages for several years (10th show — in November 201010 ювілейний показ вистави «Між двох сил» за Володимиром Винниченком ). During this time, it has been viewed by numerous Ukrainian intellectuals and activists.Уперше відбудеться громадський перегляд п'єси нездалого політика Винниченка «Дорогу красі» . MuzaUA. 07.04.2010 The actor and art director of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater Bohdan Stupka, after watching this play, offered an internship opportunity to Kateryna.«Селекціонер» Богдан Ступка . Den'Yuriy Shelyazhenko. Осиковий кілок в груди більшовизму . HighWay, 02.06.2008
In 2010, Kateryna Chepura started her internship at the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, and in 2011, she began to work as a director in the theater. Since 2010, she organized two performances based on Volodymyr Vynnychenko's plays "A Way to Beauty" and "Natus" on the small stage and the children's musical "Cinderella" on a large stage. In 2011, "A Way to Beauty" play was nominated for a theater award called "Kyiv's Pectoral" a "Best directing debut" nomination.Номінанти «Київської Пекторалі 2011»
In September 2012, after Bohdan Stupka death, Kateryna was fired from the theater.
Social activism
Kateryna Chepura was involved in social activities since she was 17 years old. Since 2004, she participated in the "PORA" (black) and after in "Alliance Maidan".Катерина Чепура («Відсіч»): «Бютівці за останні півмісяця остаточно довели, що Україна їм до одного місця!» Інтерв'ю. . Sprotyv. 03.10.2011 Since 2010, she is an activist Civic movement "Vidsich".
Campaign "Against education degradation" January 24, 2012 — picket by the Civic movement "Vidsich" as part of the campaign "Against education degradation" took place at the club of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, during the meeting of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov with public and academic community members in terms of discussion of government bill number 9655 "On Higher Education". By request of protesters, Kateryna Chepura was allowed to participate in the discussion as a representative of students' interests. Although most participants approved the final discussion paper and stated that it is ready for approval by the Verkhovna Rada, after hearing the activist's requirements, Mykola Azarov still decided to create a work group to resolve "controversial norms" in the bill.Азаров решил доработать закон о высшем образовании . . Glavred. 25.01.2012 The work group was formed, including Kateryna Chepura.Помічник нардепа Ляшка також включився в провокації навколо законопроекту «Про вищу освіту» . Maidan. 20.02.2012. Later, the activist was accused of unauthorized organization of a mass meeting that took place at the Club of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on January 24. April 4, 2012 — court session on Kateryna Chepura case in Pechersk Court of Kyiv. After 40-minutes session, the court closed the case due to the absence of evidence.Катерина Чепура виграла суд! . Sil'. 04.04.2012
Campaign "Revenge for division of Ukraine" Kateryna Chepura was actively participating in the "Revenge for division of Ukraine" campaign in 2012. At June 18, police attempted to illegally detain Kateryna and other activists. In Novohrad-Volynskyi, protocol on administrative offense was unlawfully drawn up under police supervision but it didn't have any continuation.В Новоград-Волинському міліція збирається затримати активістів Громадянського руху «Відсіч» за поширення листівок проти Литвина . Maidan. 18.06.2012
On August 3, Kateryna, with other 4 activists, was detained by police in Sevastopol.У Севастополі затримали 5 осіб за листівки проти «Регіонів» . Ukrayinska Pravda. 03.08.2012 Law enforcement officials explained their actions by saying that activists organized this peaceful event without notification of the authorities. In the police office, activists were accused of violation of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences, in particular for violation of election campaign rules.В Севастополі міліція затримала 5-х активістів за поширення листівок проти Колесніченка і ПР . Maidan. 03.08.2012 Later, after the activists' release, it became known that the police committed protocol change, including the protocol of Kateryna Chepura.Міліція вчинила підлог документів в суді проти активістів кампанії «Помста за розкол країни» + відео . Maidan. 03.08.2012
On August 5, Kateryna Chepura and another activist were unlawfully detained by police in Simferopol. Activists were accused of violation of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences, in particular for violation of election campaign rules. The court found the activists guilty despite the numerous mistakes in the protocol. Activists rejected their guilt and it was interpreted by the judge as an attempt to evade responsibility. Later, it became known that the police committed forgery.Активістів з листівками затримали тепер у Сімферополі . Ukrayinska Pravda. 05.08.2012У Сімферополі міліція затримала активістів кампанії «Помста за розкол України» . Radio Liberty. 05.08.2012Критикуешь регионалов? Плати штраф! . Blacksea TV. 05.08.2012Задержание активистов движения «Видсич» неправомерное — глава «Опоры» . nbnews. 06.08.2012
On August 8, Kateryna Chepura with 6 activists was unlawfully detained by police in Donetsk. Police used brute physical force against the activist.В Київському районі Донецька активістів кампанії «Помста за розкол країни» затримала міліція . Maidan. 08.08.2012 Protocol on violation of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences was drawn up against Kateryna and other activists.Міліція на активістів склала протоколи, а активісти на міліцію напишуть скарги . Maidan. 08.08.2012
September 15, when distributing leaflets as a part of campaign in Kyiv, Kateryna and two other activists were beaten and detained by Solomyanskyi district police and unknown people in civilian clothes. At the police department Kateryna started to feel very bad, so ambulance was called to help her.До однієї з затриманих активістів «Відсічі» викликали швидку + фото . 4vlada. 15.09.2012 Protocol on violation of Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences, in particular on "persistent disobedience to police officers"На затриманих активістів складають протокол за злісну непокору міліції та погрожують не випустити до понеділка . Vybir Narodu Ukrayiny. 15.09.2012 was drawn up against activists. Later they were also accused in "violation of election campaign rules".Солом’янська міліція склала новий протокол на активістку “Відсічі” за події місячної давності. Завтра суд. . Maidan. 09.10.2012 All courts cases were won by Kateryna Chepura and other activists.Суд не знайшов вини у діях активістів, які роздавали листівки проти Луцького . Ukrayinska Pravda. 19.09.2012
On October 17, activists were distributing campaign leaflets in Korostyshiv during a concert of Honored Artist of Ukraine Oleh Havrylyuk in the local House of Culture. Journalists of 5 Kanal were not allowed to enter the hall, after what they wrote a statement to police about obstruction to journalistic activities and also provided further explanation. Activist Kateryna Chepura witnessed the incident and also was taking part in providing information to police. After these events, police started to investigate "Vidsich" leaflets distribution campaigns that was announced on 5 Kanal journalist Oksana Trokoz Facebook page.Журавському зіпсували піар на концерті під його патронатом (ВІДЕО) . Maidan. 18.10.2012Журавський почав мстити активістам «Відсічі» . Sprotyv. 06.12.2012 She started receiving questions about Kateryna Chepura and also she was told that there are criminal proceedings against "Vidsich". December 11, police interrogated Oksana Trokoz again and continued to ask about Kateryna Chepura. The journalist was provided with an order for covert investigation (search) actions.Продовжується кримінальне і адміністративне переслідування активістів «Відсічі» за вибори . Maidan. 18.10.2012
Euromaidan
During and after Euromaidan, Kateryna Chepura was chotova (platoon commander) of "Women chota" (Women platoon) that was a part of the 16th sotnia of Self-Defense of the Maidan in Kyiv.Жінки на Майдані: або кухня, або барикади? . Radio Liberty. 04.02.2014Тернополянки можуть записатися у жіночу чоту Євромайдану (фото) . Ternopilska Lypa. 08.01.2014 . Kateryna Chepura. 08.01.201416 сотня Самооборони Майдану . Official page on Vkontakte16 сотня Самооборони Майдану . Official page on Facebook
Theatrical activity
Directing Kateryna Chepura is director-producer of theatrical performances, mainly based on plays of Ukrainian writers. At different stages: "Between the Two Forces" (based on Volodymyr Vynnychenko). As a director-producerin the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater: "A Way to Beauty" (based on Volodymyr Vynnychenko, premiere — April 10, 2010);Дорогу красі . Ivan Franko National Academic Drama TheaterКанал «Культура» про прем'єру драми «Дорогу красі» (video), "Cinderella" (musical-tale, art director — Honored Artist Petro Ilchenko);Попелюшка . Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater "Natus" (based on Volodymyr Vynnychenko, premiere — April 1, 2012).Натусь . Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater As the director-producer in Kyiv-Mohyla Theatre Centre "Pasika": "Boyarynya" (based on Lesia Ukrainka, premiere — October 6, 2013).Модернізована «Бояриня» . Den'. 01.10.20133 жовтня журналісти запрошуються на громадський перегляд вистави «Бояриня» . Maidan. 01.10.2013 "Kateryna" (based on Taras Shevchenko, premiere — August 23, 2015, on the 2nd festival "She.Fest" in Moryntsi).Program . "She.Fest"У Моринцях прогримів другий Ше.Fest (ФОТО) . Procherk. 25.08.2015 At stage of The Moscow Drama Theater under the direction of Armen Dzhigarkhanyan: The play "The Devil's School" (based on French dramatist Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt; presentation at the Second International Festival of Arts in Moscow — February 26, 2014).Міжнародний Молодіжний фестиваль мистецтв . Humanitarian Gymnasium "Harmoniya"Школа Диявола . Ukrainian Theater. 30.11.2014
Art Director Kateryna often appears as an art director of her theatrical performances. For example, she was an art director and costume designer for plays "Natus" and "A Way to Beauty".
Family Kateryna is married since 2013. Her husband is Arthur Pereverzev.
External links Kateryna Chepura — personal page on Facebook. Катерина Чепура — personal page on Vkontakte.
References