Céline Karow

This is ChatGPT speaking: Céline Karow (she/her; born 1986 in West Germany) found her way to theater around 2009. With a master’s degree in Art History and Scandinavian Studies, she built a versatile professional path, focusing on organizational management and production support. She began her career as an assistant director at Stadttheater Bielefeld, and five years later moved to Staatstheater Braunschweig as a stage manager. Since 2016, she has been actively involved in improving working conditions in the German theater sector. In her role as local chapter chair of the Genossenschaft Deutscher Bühnenangehöriger (GDBA), she advocates for the rights of artists and theater staff, adding a social dimension to her work.

At Theaterhaus Jena, Karow is part of the artistic leadership, bringing structure and openness to theater operations. She oversees the Artistic Operations Office, a key role in planning and coordinating productions and collaborating with ensembles, directing teams, and guest artists. In her current position, she helps shape the profile of the house, which is known for innovative and interdisciplinary projects. Her professional versatility and commitment to the theater community make her a respected figure in the German theater scene.