The Illiterate Kingdom

Born in 1977, Ünal Yeter is a graduate of Ankara University. A prominent comedic talent, he is best known for his role as 'Kudret' in the Güldür Güldür Show. He continues to work as a successful actor and screenwriter in film and television.

Born in 1968, Kahraman Sivri began his professional acting career in 1989. He performed for 11 years at the Süheyl & Behzat Uygur Theater and worked with companies like Tiyatro Kedi in productions such as Dead Poets Society.

His film career includes the Eyvah Eyvah series and Bordo Bereliler Suriye. On television, he has appeared in Kuruluş Osman and Fatih Harbiye. He co-founded Tiyatro Sobe in 2018, where he continues to direct and produce plays.

Derya Belevi Ökmen is a Turkish soprano and multidisciplinary artist. She completed her opera education at the Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory and earned a scholarship for her Master's degree at the Conservatorio G. Verdi in Milan.

Ökmen has performed on prestigious European stages, including Teatro San Carlo in Naples and Teatro Argentina in Rome. A winner of multiple international awards, she continues to work across music production and film projects.

Opera artist Melisa Ezer was born in 1996. After graduating from the Adana Çukurova State Conservatory, she represented Turkey in the 'Turkish Composers Concert' in Rome. Since 2022, she has been performing with the Samsun State Opera and Ballet in various operas, musicals, and children's plays.

• Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyası (Princess Mehtap)
• Rigoletto (Paggio)
• Singing in the Rain (Lina)

Born in Samsun in 1977, Cumhur Kocaoğlu is a versatile artist working in theater, radio, television, and children's literature. He began his artistic journey at the Samsun Municipality Conservatory and has since served as a producer and host for various media outlets. He founded his own theater in 2017 and operates under the CKC Production brand.

With a strong academic background, including a Master's degree in Communication Sciences from Ondokuz Mayıs University, Kocaoğlu is a certified communication specialist known for directing and writing impactful children's theater.

Born in 2002, Şimal Okutur is a rising talent in theater and screen acting. A graduate of Public Relations, she is currently pursuing a Master's degree while performing at CKC Theater. She has been the face of several major commercial campaigns since 2021.

Born in 1951, Kenan Güler has spent over 20 years performing in theater productions globally. He has starred in landmark plays like Şu Çılgın Türkler and Neyzen.

Known for his roles in series such as Payitaht Abdülhamid and Kuzey Yıldızı, he also took the lead in the film Mütemmim Cüz. He currently resides in Samsun.

Born in Germany in 1977, Murat Can Kibiroğlu studied Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy at Ankara University. An award-winning writer and dramaturg for State Theaters, his works include İnsan Dükkanı and Bimarhane. He currently serves as an art consultant and drama instructor.

Born in 1999, Baki Coşgun is a graduate of Marmara University, Department of Cinema, Radio, and Television. Starting his career with independent projects such as music videos and short films, he specializes in social media campaigns, format development, and screenwriting.

Skilled in video production processes including editing, sound mixing, and dubbing, Coşgun and his team created the popular 'Girl in the Forest' format on TikTok, managing everything from conceptualization to final production.

With extensive experience in theater and media, Kadir Arslan founded his media production company, tayf.online. Serving as a Creative Director, Arslan provides story-driven solutions for brands in advertising and digital content.

Clinical Psychologist Mine Aktaş graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1998. She founded 'Mine Aktaş Counseling' in 2010. Specializing in CBT, EMDR, and Family Counseling, she is also the author of 3D Thoughts That Will Change Your World and an active leader in various NGOs.

Based in Samsun, Mehmet Yalçın has been active in advertising and photography since 1996. He has worked as a graphic designer for various agencies in Ankara and Istanbul.

Yalçın previously served in the R&D team at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Youth and Sports Directorate, managing visual content for major events like the Istanbul Marathon. He currently works as a Graphic Designer and Organization Supervisor.