For Jana Vyšohlídová, puppetry was destined to become her calling – it runs in her blood as the daughter of actress Jarmila Vlčková and musician, director, writer, and actor Jiří Vyšohlíd.

While genetics played its part, it was her formative environment that truly shaped her path – spending her childhood and youth immersed in the rich creative atmosphere of the renowned DRAK Theatre and the celebrated amateur Jesličky Theatre in Hradec Králové.

She enthusiastically embraced her artistic calling, pursuing acting studies at DAMU’s Department of Alternative and Puppet Theatre under the mentorship of Miroslav Krobot. For several years, she performed at the Naive Theatre Liberec until she felt drawn to explore a different path. Her natural talents for organization and production began to emerge, leading her to study theatre production at DAMU. She later put these skills to excellent use as a producer for example at the Minor Theatre and the Pragokoncert agency.

After a period of defiance came a period of birth – beyond welcoming her two daughters into the world, an idea that would unite all her creative energies was born – and Jana started to create her own work. She began crafting her own artistic works, collaborating with numerous personalities from the puppet theatre world=friends=family, as naturally happens in this field; in her original puppet productions, she casts an actress who never oversleeps or turns a role down – namely herself.

In addition to her theatrical venture, she has made guest appearances at such venues as the Comedy Theatre, and occasionally does a bit part in a film or on television. She has received several awards, toured many festivals, and look out – she’s coming to you!

She has been captivating audiences through The Old Actress’ Theatre both in the Czech Republic and internationally since 2015. In her productions she focuses on high professionalism and aesthetics in all aspects, her aim is nothing less than great theatre in a small format.

Her perfectionist nature, combined with her natural comedic flair, creates performances that bridge generations, delighting both children and adults. In addition to her own theatre work, she has performed as a guest at venues like the Komedie Theatre, she has made select appearances in film and television. She has received several awards, participated in numerous festivals, and—watch out—she’s coming to yooou!