Education at Theatre33

Marianna Chebotaryova is a theatre director, actor, educator, and Artistic Director of Theatre33 in Bellevue, Washington. She holds a Master’s Degree in Drama Theatre Directing from Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, graduating with honors, as well as a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Odessa State Polytechnic University. Her theatre career spans more than 30 years in Ukraine and the United States. She has directed and produced more than 80 productions for adult, youth, and family audiences and has extensive experience adapting literary works for the stage. In addition to directing, she has worked as an actor, choreographer, instructor, and curriculum developer. Her work has received recognition from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, AACT, WSCTA, Seattle Times, and 425 Magazine. 

Irina Bogdanova is an educator with more than 10 years of experience and a working theatre actress who regularly performs in children’s productions.

After studying at LWTech, she worked as a preschool teacher. This experience gave her a strong foundation in early childhood development and taught her how to gently guide children while creating a warm, safe environment where every child feels heard.

In her classes, she helps students overcome emotional barriers, release physical tension, and develop confidence, stage speech, and leadership skills.

Marina Primachenko is an educator and program developer with a background in business leadership, finance, and teaching. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration and a degree in Economics and Management.

Marina has worked with children of different ages and helped develop an educational program featuring robotics, design, computer literacy, and programming. Her professional experience also includes leading teams, mentoring colleagues, and turning complex ideas into practical projects.

At Theatre33, Marina encourages students to ask questions, think creatively, and learn through hands-on activities. She enjoys helping children discover their strengths, collaborate with others, and gain the confidence to present their ideas.

Ekaterina, with an MA in Education specializing in teaching methodology and instructional design, is a results-driven Teaching Instructor. She builds curriculum-aligned materials and immersive learning resources grounded in strong pedagogy to improve student outcomes. Her experience includes classroom instruction for grades 5–11 at Gymnasium 11 in Volgograd, all-ages courses at Kvalitet language school, and higher-education support as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business. Since 2010, she has pursued university theatre, and since 2025 she has acted with Theatre 33, playing Laurence in Florian Zeller’s The Truth.

With several years of experience in arts, crafts, and theatrical design, I love bringing creative ideas to life through hands-on work. My everyday work in the theater industry includes creating costumes, props, sets, and many of the artistic details that help bring stories and productions to life. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with young artists and help them discover just how creative they can be.

"In my classes, we’ll explore different materials, try new techniques, get a little messy, and most importantly, have fun! I love seeing what happens when kids use their imagination and realize that something they dreamed up can become something they can actually make with their own hands. I believe every idea is an opportunity to create something unique."

Daria Prasolova was raised in a musical family and trained from an early age, studying at a

music college before graduating from the Sergei Prokofiev Donetsk Conservatory in 2004. She

relocated to the United States in 2022, bringing more than two decades of performance and

teaching experience.

Since 1998, Daria has built a dual career as a performing artist and educator — appearing as a

chamber musician in vocal, instrumental, and ensemble settings while teaching and working as

a collaborative pianist. Since 2023, she has served as vocal coach and collaborative pianist with

Theatre 33 in Bellevue, preparing young performers and appearing in its musical productions,

alongside collaborative piano work with students across the region.

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Tyler Polumsky has been a Theatre Professional for 20+ years, working as an actor, director, musician, designer, and producer, and educator.

Tyler studied at the University of Washington and The Ilkom Theatre (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) under Mark Weil.

Tyler has performed internationally and works locally with The Seagull Project, Theatre33, and Bellevue School District.

Jermaine Trice is an improviser, educator, and theatre producer with more than 25 years of experience performing and teaching improv across Chicago, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, and DC; working with Second City, UCB and others. He is the founder of The Improv Place, a nonprofit theatre dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented performers, and leads Seattle Black Improv. Jermaine specializes in musical improv, ensemble development, digital improv, and creating accessible, collaborative spaces where performers can discover their unique voices. His teaching emphasizes listening, spontaneity, connection, and the joy of storytelling. He is excited to continue partnering with Theatre33 to help artists of all backgrounds build confidence, strengthen their craft, and connect through the transformative power of theatre.