Helene Kvale is a multifaceted artist, boasting a diverse range of accomplishments in the realms of direction, acting, writing, and education. Prior to joining the esteemed Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut, where she taught BFA Acting, Helene worked as a stage, television, and film actor in London. Her extensive acting credits include performances on the West End stage, regional and touring productions, as well as numerous television dramas and films.
In addition to her acting career, Helene has also established herself as a talented director, having directed at the Connecticut Repertory Theater and for Bated Breath Theatre Company, where she served as the founding artistic director. Her notable directorial credits include productions such as Eurydice, Big Love, Pride and Prejudice, Too Much Memory, The Skin of Our Teeth, and Gut Girls for The Connecticut Repertory Theatre, as well as Marat/Sade.
Helene's writing credits are equally impressive, with a feature documentary film, The Loom, currently in production. Executive produced by James Ivory in association with Ma.Ja.De., and produced by Cynthia Kane, Nick Stuart, and co-directed and produced by Adam Briscoe, the film is slated for release in 2026. Following the release of The Loom, Helene will be joining the faculty at Princeton University.
Helene's academic background is equally impressive, having graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology. She then went on to train at The Drama Studio, London, receiving her postgraduate acting diploma. Throughout her career, Helene has received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA nomination for her work in the film Tomorrow La Scala!.
Helene is also a proud member of Equity and SDC, and has been an alumna of The Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab. Her extensive experience and achievements have solidified her position as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
