Appointments | Jarkko Lahti has been appointed professor of acting at the University of the Arts’ Theater College

University of the Arts A new acting professor has been appointed at the Theater University Jarkko Lahti.

During his career, Lahti has appeared on Finland’s most important stages and in numerous films and series. He is known, among other things, for his Jussi award for his leading role in the film A smiling man (2016).

For the past ten years, Lahti has also acted as the second artistic director of his own international and cross-artistic free group, Ruska Ensemble. In the years 2009–2012, Lahti was the director of the Kokkola City Theatre.

Lahti has a master’s degree in theater science. He graduated from Teatterikorkeakoulu in 2002.

Acting has previously worked as a professor Kristian Smeds in the years 2018–2022. Lahti will start his position at the beginning of 2023. The position is valid until further notice. The director of the training program and another professor is an actor Elina Knihtilä.