PROF. MEHMET BİRKİYE RECEIVES YAPI KREDİ SPECIAL AWARD

One of the most prestigious events in Turkish theater, the Yapı Kredi Afife Theater Awards, was held for the 27th time this year. The event, organized to honor the memory of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female artist to perform on stage, and to recognize the contributors to the development of Turkish theater, awarded the Yapı Kredi Special Prize this year to Prof. Mehmet Birkiye, Head of the Drama and Acting Department at Istanbul Aydın University.

Professor Mehmet Birkiye, who has made significant contributions to Turkish theater for many years through his work in drama, directing, and performing arts, was honored with this meaningful award. A 33-member selection committee consisting of academics, dramaturgs, and theater artists evaluated the plays staged throughout the season and determined the winners of a total of 16 awards, including 12 main categories and 4 special categories.

The Yapı Kredi Afife Theater Awards, eagerly awaited each year by the theater world, found their winners at a magnificent ceremony. The special award received by Prof. Birkiye is regarded as a reflection of her steadfast stance in the arts and her original contributions to the theater.