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Minna Kauhanen

Scenographer, Savonlinna

Lives and studies in the middle of Finland. Works in Finnish city theaters.

Studies in Savonia UAS, University of Applied Sciences, Lighting design

MA Scenography: UIAH, Aalto arts (1995)
BA Interior architect, furniture design: UIAH, Aalto arts (1995)

Angela`s Ashes, City Theatre of Rovaniemi

Angela`s Ashes, City Theatre of Rovaniemi

City Theatre of Rovaniemi – 2014

Text: Frank McCourt 1996 (based on his book Angela’s Ashes)
Dramatization: Maija Sydänmaanlakka ja Hannu Tyhtilä
Direction: Johanna Sorjonen
Stage design: Minna Kauhanen
Costume desgn: Ulla-Maija Peltola
Lighting design: Kari Penttinen
Sound design: Taito Kantomaa
Conduction: Minna Siitonen
Choreography: Atte Herd

Seven dog brothers, City Theatre of Rovaniemi

Seven dog brothers, City Theatre of Rovaniemi

City Theatre of Rovaniemi – 2019

Text: Mauri Kunnas 2002
Direction, dramatization: Johanna Sorjonen
Stage design and scenic painting: Minna Kauhanen
Costume design: Elina Vasko
Lighting design: Kari Penttinen
Sound design: Taito Kantomaa
Conductor: Minna Siitonen
Choreography: Hanna Korhonen

Rain man, Savonlinna Theater

Rain man, Savonlinna Theater

2020 – Dan Gordon

Direction: Johanna Sorjonen
Stage design: Minna Kauhanen
Light design: Jenni Kosonen, Jarmo Hirvonen
Sound design: Jarmo Kaartinen
Costume design: Jenni Purmonen

Videos: Sami Karttunen

 

 

 

Onnen maa, City Thetre of Savonlinna

Onnen maa, City Thetre of Savonlinna

City Thetre of Savonlinna – 2023

Text: Markku Pölönen 1993
Direction: Johanna Sorjonen
Stage design: Minna Kauhanen
Costumes: Jenni Purmonen
Lighting design: Joonas Väkeväinen
Videos: Joonas ja Minna
Sound design: Jarmo Kaartinen

Island, City Theatre of Jyväskylä

Island, City Theatre of Jyväskylä

City Theatre of Jyväskylä – 2008

Text: Laura Ruohonen 2006
Direction: Kaisa-Liisa Logren
Skenography and Scenic painting: Minna Kauhanen
Lighting design: Asko Konttinen

As it is in heaven, City Theatre of Joensuu

As it is in heaven, City Theatre of Joensuu

City Theatre of Joensuu – 2019

Direction: Johanna Freundlich
Stage design and scenic painting: Minna Kauhanen
Costume design: Sanna Tarvainen
Lighting design: Mikko Pajanen
Sound design: Petri Kettunen

Photo: Miska Korpelainen

The Sound of Music, Seinäjoki City theater

The Sound of Music, Seinäjoki City theater

2005 – Ernest Lehman

Background painting Minna Kauhanen.

Stones in his pockets, City Theatre of Kuopio

Stones in his pockets, City Theatre of Kuopio

Citytheatre of Kuopio – 2010

Text: Marie Jones 1996
Direction: Olli-Matti Oinonen
Skenography and backdrop painting: Minna Kauhanen
Lighting design: Timo Suutarinen

Dancing at Lughnasa, City Theatre of Kuopio

Dancing at Lughnasa, City Theatre of Kuopio

City Theatre of Kuopio – 2010

Text: Brian Friel 1990
Direction: Hannele Rubinstein
Choreography: Petri Kauppinen
Stage design: Minna Kauhanen
Costume design: Jaana Kurttila
Lighting design: Timo Suutarinen
Scenic painting: Juha Vehviläinen

My Wife Maurice, City Theatre of Kuopio

My Wife Maurice, City Theatre of Kuopio

City Theatre of Kuopio – 2009

Text: Raffy Shart 2002
Direction: Olli-Matti Oinonen
Stage design: Minna Kauhanen
Costume design: Riikkamaria Korhonen
Lighting design: Timo Suutarinen
Scenic painting: Juha Vehviläinen

The Full Monty, Kuopio City theater

The Full Monty, Kuopio City theater

2015 – Simon Beaufoy
Direction: Milko Lehto
Choreographer: Antti Lahti
Conductor: Mika Paasivaara
Costume design: Jaana Kurttila
Light design: Lasse Kröger
Sound design: Antti Puumalainen
Stage design: Minna Kauhanen

Photos for video: Sami Tirkkonen,  Minna Kauhanen (scale model)

Kasvu, light work