DEJAN BOŽIDAR MIJAČ
Theatre director, author
Bijeljina, 17 May 1934

Corresponding member

Department of Arts

 

Membership of SASA
Corresponding member since 4 November 2021

Education
Theatrical Arts Academy in Belgrade (1958)

Career
National Theatre in Tuzla, permanent director (1958–1961); Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad, permanent director (1962–1974); Serbian National Theatre Studio of Drama, drama professor (1964–1972); Academy of Arts – Novi Sad, lecturer (1978–1980); Faculty of Dramatic Arts, University of Arts in Belgrade, professor retired (1974–1997)

Awards and recognitions
October Prize of the City of Novi Sad (1969);
Award for a play and directing, Sterijino Pozorje Festival, Novi Sad (1974, 1976, 1986, 1987, 2002);
Award for a play and directing, Convention of Vojvodina Theatres (1975);
Award for directing, Comedy Days, Jagodina (1976);
October Prize of the City of Belgrade (1977);
Award for a play and directing, Comedy Days, Jagodina (1978, 1985, 1987);
Award for directing Sterijino Pozorje Festival, Novi Sad (1978, 2006);
Bojan Stupica Award (1978, 1986);
Award for directing, Award of Joakim Vujić Convention, Kragujevac (1980);
Sterija’s Award of round table, Sterijino Pozorje Festival, Novi Sad (1986, 1992);
Golden Laurel Wreath for a play and directing, MESS festival, Sarajevo (1986);
Statuette of Joakim Vujić for artistic achievements (1989);
Sterija’s Award for merits in theatrical arts (1990);
Award to Dejan Mijač, Theatre-City, Budva (1995);
Award for a play and directing, Convention of Vojvodina theatres (1999);
Ardalion Award for a play and directing, Yugoslav Theatre Festival, Užice (1999, 2000);
Recipient of the recognition of the Government of the Republic of Serbia for outstanding contribution to national culture (2007)