Egor Trukhin is a Russian-Israeli theater and film director, actor, and writer. He left Russia in 2022 in protest of the war and has since been working internationally, with hiswork presented in 17 countries. He is currently based in New York, pursuing his MFA inDirecting at Columbia University under the mentorship of Anne Bogart.
About
In his authorial method, Egor Trukhin understands theater as a dream – an attempt to create his own world and to build a temporary home inside the theatrical space. Trukhin’s work focuses on the human being as a living contradiction — vulnerable, lonely, and searching.
“I believe that theater can sometimes allow us to feel and experience something we may never face in life. Each time, I try to create a zone where, at least for a short time, this becomes possible. This is the most difficult task in theater.”
— Egor Trukhin,
director and founder of Trukhin Ark
Recent works
His short film In Silence won Best Experimental Film at MOSCOW SHORTS (2021) and was recognized by international film festivals.
Directed Florian Zeller’s play The Mother at the Moscow Art Theatre.
Created and presented the original play I Am Here, performed to sold-out audiences in 17 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
Toured internationally as an actor in My Grandson Benjamin, starring Liya Akhedzhakova (from 2022).
Directed the original play So Many of You, successfully performed at major venues in Georgia, including the Rustaveli Theatre.
Accepted into the MFA Theatre Directing program at Columbia University School of the Arts (2025).
Founded the Trukhin Ark platform and began work on the play Six Characters.