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Her work has toured internationally and locally (Public Theater/Under the Radar, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Swedish and Czech Embassies in DC, The Beijing Children’s Opera), and she has a reputation for keeping audiences on their toes. Her solo work often features audience interaction and her trademark clown characters, which balance comedy with layers of emotional depth. Her work addresses cultural identity, social norms, climate, and everyday absurdities while maintaining the immediate energy of live theater. Lind creates immersive experiences by integrating music and dynamic stage elements into cohesive narratives.
TRUE NORTH Connection
At TRUE NORTH 2025, Lind will present a fresh interactive clown performance that highlights facets of Swedish life.
Titled: “SWEDISH CLOWN#YOLO(#ButMaybeNeedSomeFilter),” this piece brings a humorous look at traditions, customs, and foods. Audiences can expect comedic commentary on everyday Scandinavian quirks. Lind’s performance exemplifies the variety that TRUE NORTH celebrates, showcasing both the entertaining and thought-provoking sides of Nordic art.
Catch her performance on April 22, 2025, at the New York Estonian House alongside other Nordic and Baltic artists. Tickets are available now.
Michaela Lind stands out as a multifaceted Swedish artist. Her upcoming act at TRUE NORTH 2025 offers a glimpse into her imaginative storytelling. On April 22, 2025, at the New York Estonian House, she will join fellow Nordic and Baltic creatives in a one-of-a-kind showcase. Tickets are now available, and those seeking a lively, interactive performance should be sure to catch Lind’s clown persona in action.
She has creates film, theater, and performance in ways that keep audiences on their toes. Based in Brooklyn, Lind has built a wide-ranging body of work that spans clowning, immersive experiences, and cinematic projects.
Lind’s artistic path winds through several countries and creative disciplines. She initially trained in traditional theater styles, studying physical comedy and clown techniques under well-known mentors. Her global perspective is shaped by international performances, from children’s opera in Beijing to Fringe festivals across Europe.
This openness to various genres led her to explore filmmaking, where she discovered a passion for blending live performance with on-screen storytelling.
Through ARA Theater & Media, Lind has staged productions in off-Broadway venues and intimate art spaces.
These pieces often feature audience interaction and her trademark clown characters, which balance comedy with a layer of emotional depth.
Trained in traditional theater with a focus on physical comedy and clowning, Lind has performed internationally from Beijing to European Fringe festivals. Through ARA Theater & Media, she stages productions featuring audience interaction and clown characters that balance humor with emotional depth.
Her work frequently addresses cultural identity, social norms, climate, and everyday absurdities while maintaining the immediate energy of live theater. Lind creates immersive experiences by integrating music and dynamic stage elements into cohesive narratives.
Critics have noted that Lind’s work operates on multiple levels. While she might don a clown nose and rely on slapstick humor, underlying themes can address cultural identity, social norms, or everyday absurdities. Audiences may see her address them directly, breaking the fourth wall to ensure a sense of communal participation. Despite her exploration of new media, Lind remains committed to the immediate energy of live theater. She views each performance as a “total experience,” weaving music, film, and dynamic stage elements into a cohesive narrative.
TRUE NORTH Connection
At TRUE NORTH 2025, Lind will present a fresh interactive clown performance that highlights facets of Swedish life. Titled “#YOLO (But Maybe Need Some Filter),” this piece brings a humorous look at traditions, customs, and foods through the eyes of a playful clown character. Viewers can expect spur-of-the-moment interactions, unexpected props, and comedic commentary on everyday Scandinavian quirks. Lind’s performance exemplifies the variety that TRUE NORTH celebrates, showcasing both the entertaining and thought-provoking sides of Nordic art.
Michaela Lind stands out as a multifaceted artist whose willingness to blend film and theater has led to memorable creations. Her upcoming act at TRUE NORTH 2025 offers a glimpse into her imaginative storytelling. On April 22, 2025, at the New York Estonian House, she will join fellow Nordic and Baltic creatives in a one-of-a-kind showcase. Tickets are now available, and those seeking a lively, interactive performance should be sure to catch Lind’s clown persona in action.
