Tyra Tønnessen

Directed by:

Fall 2022 premiere of "Christmas Dinner" by T. Tønnessen at the National Theater

Fall 2022: "The Mermaid" by T. Tønnessen and G. Larsen, Trøndelag Theatre

Fall 2021: “Full Spread,” based on Nina Lykke’s novel *Nationaltheatret*

Fall 2020 premiere of "Julemiddag" by T. Tønnessen at the National Theater (Main Stage)

Fall 2020: “One Day” by T. Tønnessen et al./Å. Flaten, Trøndelag Theatre

Spring 2020: “Reform 97” by Tyra Tønnessen et al. at the National Theater

Fall 2019: “Sørsiden” by Fredrik Brattberg at Den Nationale Scene

Fall 2018: “The Wolf” by T. Tønnessen and Åsmund Flaten at the National Theater

Spring 2018: “Tarjei,” based on Helga Flatland’s novel *Nationaltheatret*

Fall 2017: “Sunday School” by T. Tønnessen, based on the Bible, Trøndelag Theatre

Spring 2017: “Overføring” by T. Tønnessen, based on M. Råbu, at Det Norske Teatret

Fall 2016: “The Peacock” by T. Tønnessen and J. Pavlovic, Det Norske Teatret

Fall 2015: “Christmas Dinner” by Tyra Tønnessen at the National Theater

Spring 2015: “The Peacock” by T. Tønnessen and J. Pavlovic, Trøndelag Theatre

Fall 2014: “Christmas Dinner” by Tyra Tønnessen at the National Theater

Fall 2014: “When We Dead Awaken” by H. Ibsen, Trøndelag Theatre

Spring 2014: “The Visit” by F. Dürrenmatt, Trøndelag Theatre

Fall 2013: “True Love” by T. Tønnessen and Camilla Collett, Agder Theater

Fall 2012: “The Returns” by Fredrik Brattberg at the National Theater

Fall 2011: “Rockeulven” by T. Tønnessen and R. Olsen, National Theater

Fall 2011: “The Returns” by Fredrik Brattberg, Norwegian Drama Festival

Spring 2011: “Rock’n Roll Wolf” by T. Tønnessen and Ragnar Olsen, Trøndelag Theatre

Fall 2008: “The Castle,” adapted by T. Tønnessen from F. Kafka, Det Norske Teatret

Spring 2008: “A Doll’s House” by H. Ibsen, Hålogaland Theater

Spring 2008: “A Different Doll’s House” based on H. Ibsen, Hålogaland Theatre

Spring 2006: “A Trifle” by N. Sarraute at the National Theater; Torshov Theater

Fall 2005: “Benoni and Rosa,” adapted from K. Hamsun, Hålogaland Theatre

Fall 2004: “Skråninga” by Carl Frode Tiller, Nomade Produksjoner/Det Norske

The Theater/Hålogaland Theater/Agder Theater

Summer 2004: “The Play of Saint Olav” by O. Gullvåg, Stiklestad National Cultural Center

Winter 2004: “Maria Stuart” by F. Schiller, National Theater

Fall 2003: “Hedda Gabler” by H. Ibsen, performed by the graduating class of the National Academy of Theatre

Summer 2003: “The Play of Saint Olav” by O. Gullvåg, Stiklestad National Cultural Center

Winter 2003 “The Dance of Death” by A. Strindberg, Hålogaland Theater/The National Theater, Fall 2002 “Duck Hunt” by A. Vampilov, The Norwegian Theater, Spring 2002 “Banrøv” by A. Haarberg, Trøndelag Theater, Fall 2001 “Mother Courage” by B. Brecht, Trøndelag Theater

Spring 2001: “Blanke Øyne” by Hjørdis Lehre, Trøndelag Theater/Norwegian Drama Festival

Other research:

2012–2022 Participatory researcher in collaboration with the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo, the University of Bergen, Abertay University (Scotland), and Pennsylvania State University (USA): “The Art and Science of Conducting Psychotherapy: How

"Collaborative action between client and therapist generates and sustains productive life change"

2022 British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, Volume 50: “Creating art from research: a

“Theatre play based on research interviews with senior therapists” (co-author)

2005–2009 Grant recipient, “Grant Program for Artistic Development” Theme:

Further development of Stanislavski’s improvisation techniques. (The grant program for artistic development work is analogous to doctoral programs in research. The program is designed to ensure artistic development work at the highest level.) Thesis defense approved on December 7, 2009.

Teaching and guidance:

Approved as a professor as of September 11, 2015

From 2009 to 2012, class instructor for the Class of 2009 in Acting at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts

Spring 2019: Thesis Project for Graduating Student M. Sparsaas, KHIO

Fall 2015: BA Analysis Course, 1st-year class, KHIO

Fall 2015: Foundational Training for the Bachelor of Arts in Directing and the Bachelor of Arts in Acting, First Year

Spring 2012: Classic Excerpts: Chekhov, Ibsen, and Strindberg

Regilinja and the 3rd-grade play at KHiO

Fall 2010: “Christmas Dinner” by T. Wilder, performed by second-year acting students at KHiO

Fall 2010: Basic Training, 1st Grade, Regi Program

March–May 2010 “Summer Guests” based on Gorky, performed by second-year acting students at KHiO

Jan–Mar 2010: First meeting on dramatic text, 1st-year acting class, Oslo National Academy of the Arts

Oct–Nov 2009: Foundational Training, 1st Year Acting Program, Oslo National Academy of the Arts

January–April 2009: Classical excerpts, Chekhov’s “Regilinja,” and 2nd-year acting class, KHiO

Oct–Nov 2007 “Opening Structure” Regilinja, KHiO

January–March 2006: Excerpts from “Glassmenasjeriet” and “Smak av honning,” 1st-year acting class, KHiO

Spring 2005: Excerpt from “Summer Guests” by first-year acting students at KHiO

Fall 2004: Foundational Training for First-Year Acting Students at KHiO

Spring 2004: Excerpt from “Duck Hunt” by first-year acting students at KHiO

Fall 2003: “Hedda Gabler” – 3rd-year acting students at KHiO

Spring 2003: Basic acting training at the National Theater School in Copenhagen

Fall 1995: Acting training and production of “Mr. Scrooge” AMO course in Kongsvinger

Education:

1998–2001: Three-year directing program, National Academy of Theatre, KHiO

Nov–Dec 1997: Russian language course, St. Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy

Spring 1995: 6-week course in directing, National Academy of Theatre

1991–92 Bachelor’s degree in Literature, specializing in modern drama, University of Tromsø

1988–90: Minor in Drama, Film, and Theater, University of Trondheim

1987–88 Introductory Course in History, University of Oslo

Playwright/adaptations:

Fall 2022: Author of *The Mermaid*, with music by Gjermund Larsen, Trøndelag Theater

Spring 2021: The play *Full Spredning*, based on Nina Lykke’s book, at the National Theater

Fall 2020 Author of “One Day” in collaboration with the ensemble, music by Å Flaten, Trøndelag Theater

Spring 2020 Author of “Reform 97” in collaboration with the National Theater ensemble

Spring 2018: A dramatization of Helga Flatland’s trilogy of novels about Tarjei

Fall 2017 Author of "Sunday School," based on the Bible, Trøndelag Theater

Spring 2017: Co-author of *The Wolf* with Ragnar Olsen and Åsmund Flaten for Aalborg Theater

Spring 2017 Author “Transference” based on Marit Råbu’s interviews with senior psychologists

Spring 2015 Author of “The Peacock – An Unfair Musical”

Fall 2014 Author of “Christmas Dinner,” based on an idea by Thornton Wilder

Summer 2014: Dramaturgical assistant for “Little Eyolf” at Trøndelag Theatre

Fall 2013 Author of “True Love,” based on Camilla Collett

Fall 2011: Screenwriter for “Rockeulven” in collaboration with Ragnar Olsen

Spring 2011: Screenwriter for “Rock’n Roll Wolf” in collaboration with Ragnar Olsen

Fall 2010: Dramaturg for the dance performance “The Knots”

Summer 2010: Jury Member, Norwegian Drama Festival

Fall 2008: Screenwriter for *The Castle*, based on Kafka’s novel

Winter 2006: Dramaturg for the dance performance “Electric Birds” by Katrine Bølstad

2004 Dramaturg for *Skråninga* by Carl Frode Tiller

1994–1999 Scriptwriter for “Hallo i Uken,” NRK P2

1994 Author of the one-act play “Successful Operation” at the Norwegian Drama Festival

Other relevant practices:

Spring 2017: Set Designer for “Overføring” at Det Norske Teatret

Fall 2011: Set Designer for *The Returns* by Fredrik Brattberg

Spring 2008: Set Designer for “A Doll’s House” at Hålogaland Theatre

1996–1997 Executive Director, Norwegian Drama Festival

1995 Instructor and acting teacher for a six-month job placement course

1991–1994 Prompter, actor, prop master, stage manager, and dramaturg at Hålogaland Theatre

1989–1991 Director, producer, and writer for the group “I Godt Selskap,” which produced entertainment segments for NRK Television’s “Fredagskafe,” among other projects

1984–1986 Freelance journalist and photographer for the newspaper Fædrelandsvennen

Positions of trust:

2021–2022 Vice President, Norwegian Stage Directors' Association

1997–2014 Board Member, Norwegian Drama Festival

2003–2009 Vice President, Nomade Productions

2004–2008 Board Member, Norsk Regifond

2004–2006 and 2019–2022 Board Member, Norwegian Stage Directors’ Association

Honor and glory:

“Sørsiden”: Fredrik Brattberg Nominated for the 2020 Hedda Award for Best Screenplay

"Sunday School" nominated for the Hedda Award for Best Screenplay 2018

“Transfer”: The 2017 Hedda Award goes to Toralv Maurstad for his role as “John”

“The Peacock – An Unfair Musical” has been nominated for the 2016 Ibsen Award for Best Screenplay.

“The Peacock – An Unfair Musical” won the “Ut-Awards” for Best Trøndelag Production of 2015.

“The Peacock – An Unfair Musical” has been nominated for the 2015 Hedda Award for Best Children’s Production.

“When We Dead Awaken” nominated for the 2015 Hedda Award for Best Direction, Best Set Design, and Best

Best Production and Best Supporting Actress.

Received the 2014 Hedda Award in the Best Direction category for “True Love” and “Visit from an Old Lady”

“Visit from an Old Lady” also won the 2014 Hedda Award for Best Set Design and for Best Actress

co-star and was nominated for Best Production.

"The Return" won the 2012 Ibsen Prize (the Ibsen Prize is an award for playwrights)

“Rock ’n’ Roll Wolf” was nominated for the 2011 Hedda Award for Best Male Lead.

“Skråninga” was nominated for the 2005 Hedda Award for Best Direction and Best Lighting Design.

“The Dance of Death” was nominated for the 2003 Hedda Award for Best Production and Best Set Design.

“Mother Courage” was nominated for the 2002 Hedda Award for Best Production, Best Direction, and for

Best Set Design. Hildegunn Eggen received the 2002 Critics' Award for her role as Mutter

Courage.