Director Karl-Andreas Kalmet makes his debut at Endla Theatre in Pärnu

Estonian actor Karl-Andreas Kalmet is making his directing debut at Endla Theatre. He spoke about stepping outside his comfort zone and the financial realities driving his move into directing.

Karl-Andreas Kalmet, known primarily as an actor, is taking a significant step in his career by making his directing debut at Endla Theatre in Pärnu. Speaking on the radio show "R2 Hommik!", Kalmet opened up about the challenges and motivations behind this new creative venture.

Kalmet was candid about one of the more practical reasons for the career shift. «When your purchasing power isn't there, you start directing,» he said, acknowledging that financial pressures play a role in pushing artists to explore new avenues. Despite this, he stressed that acting has not lost its appeal for him personally.

According to Kalmet, stepping outside one's comfort zone is essential for artistic growth. He emphasized that taking risks is a necessary part of the creative process, and that this directing opportunity represents exactly that kind of leap into the unknown for him.