Professors and Alumni of the Academy of Performing Arts, University of Sarajevo, Win Major Awards at the 25th Festival of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Drama Zenica 2026

We proudly announce that professors and alumni of the University of Sarajevo – Academy of Performing Arts have won significant awards at the 25th Festival of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Drama Zenica 2026.

Professor Haris Pašović received three major awards for the play "Tebe ljubi duša moja" (My Soul Loves You): the Festival's Grand Prize for Best Overall Production, the Award for Best Direction, and the Award for Best Production as selected by the Audience Jury. The play was produced in co-production by Kamerni Teatar 55, East West Center Sarajevo, Sarajevo War Theatre (SARTR), and the National Theatre in Sarajevo.

Professor Admir Glamočak was awarded the Special Award "Adem Čejvan." This award was granted to Professor Glamočak for his outstanding acting creations and his overall contribution to the development of theatrical art in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Senior Assistant Helena Vuković won two major awards for her role as Nela in the play "Na slovo F" (On the Letter F): the Professional Jury Award for Best Acting Achievement and the Audience Jury Award for Best Actress. Helena was recognized for her exceptional portrayal of the character Nela in the play "Na slovo F," directed by Iva Milošević and produced by the National Theatre in Sarajevo.

The "Miodrag Žalica" Award for the Best Performed Bosnian-Herzegovinian Dramatic Text was awarded to Academy of Performing Arts alumni Armin Behrem for his drama "Podroom" (Basement), which originated as a graduation thesis at the Department of Dramaturgy. The play was produced by the Sarajevo War Theatre (SARTR) and Realstage Sarajevo, and directed by Academy of Performing Arts alumni Ajla Bešić.