HEY! I'M YANA
VILCHYNSKAYA
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I began performing when I was about 9 years old and have not stopped since. I went on to pursue a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at Temple University, while there I explored all assets of theatre production including performance, choreography, and directing. Recently I have even explored pit playing. When not on stage, you can find me playing guitar or lacing up my boots for a hike.
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A little bit about me:
[ Yana as Cassie in A Chorus Line at Temple Theaters ]
Photo courtesy of Mark Gavin
[ Yana in Modern class with Jillian Harris working on upper extensions ]
Photo courtesy of Joseph V. Labolito
[ Yana in Modern class with Jillian Harris working on upper extensions ]
Photo courtesy of Joseph V. Labolito
[ Yana as a Player in Pippin ]
Photo courtesy of Mark Gavin
[ Yana for Reflections Dance Company at Temple University ]
Photo courtesy of Huy Dinh
[ Yana for Reflections Dance Company at Temple University ]
Photo courtesy of Huy Dinh
Some photos of my journey
Yana went on to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre from Temple University, graduating summa cum laude. There, she explored all facets of her artistry including choreographing, directing, and teaching. She found that no matter the project, her throughline was always community. Yana believes theatre is a light in this world inviting folks to enter as strangers, but leave with shared experiences and new ideas. This coming together guides her journey in the industry as she continues creating meaningful theatrical works with an emphasis on community.
Born in Minsk, Belarus, Yana Vilchynskaya immigrated to the U.S. at six years old. A quiet and shy child, she was enrolled by her parents in a youth production of Annie. This quickly ignited a passion for performance. Yana had a newfound home where she felt safe, supported, and inspired.
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Starcadia
Currently, Yana is playing the role of Jupiter in the new musical Starcadia. This is Yana's first time performing in New York City and she could not be more excited. Starcadia follows the events of the syzygy, a moment of planetary alignment, where the planets discuss what has happened to them since the last. Come see what secrets these celestial beings hold inside!
Starcadia is showing in the Chelsea area January 30th through February 2nd!
