Drama Buddy is a well-curated platform designed to make theater accessible, modern, and enjoyable for everyone. Focusing on the vibrant theater scenes of Warsaw and Berlin, it offers handpicked recommendations from professional critics with formal theater education. The app is made to be easily understandable, even for theater newbies.

For Ania, the theater has always been more than a pastime – it’s been a part of her identity. Growing up in a family of performers, she spent her childhood backstage, soaking in scripts and rehearsals. Although she initially resisted following in her family’s theatrical footsteps, she remained deeply connected to the art. “I realized I wanted to show people that theater isn’t boring but a space where contemporary stories come alive,” she explains. Drama Buddy grew from this vision, making theater a place where everyone – young and old, experienced or new – can feel at home.

Curious to learn more about the inspiration behind Drama Buddy and the vision for its future, we sat down with Ania for an exclusive interview.

Warsaw Insider: Your journey from a childhood spent at theater rehearsals to founding a theater app is fascinating! How did your childhood in the theater shape the way you see the future of theater today?

Ania: Above all, it’s the fact that I’ve developed this great passion for theatre, and I want to share it with others.

Warsaw Insider: Drama Buddy is based on the idea of a theater-loving friend. How do you ensure that Drama Buddy feels like a personal guide, not just an app?

Ania: I strive to make the app feel personal by showing that real people are behind it—people who attend theaters and review performances as if they’re doing it for their ‘friends.’ Of course, the brand’s language and design also play a big role in creating this connection.

Warsaw Insider: In your online Q&A, you mentioned recommending plays to friends in St. Petersburg. What has been your most unexpected discovery while curating recommendations for Drama Buddy?

Ania: That’s a tough question. Probably the most surprising thing was that our theatre expert in Warsaw had already kept a spreadsheet of all the performances she had seen, even before working with me, as if she had been preparing for Drama Buddy. I was shocked when I found out!

Warsaw Insider: You’ve spoken about your fascination with Berlin and Warsaw. How do the theater scenes in Warsaw and Berlin inspire different kinds of theatergoers, and what role does Drama Buddy play in connecting them?

Ania: I hope people will get comfortable using the app in one city and then, when traveling, feel inspired to explore theater in other cities too. Additionally, we plan to add more cities, making it possible to discover performances by, for example, the same director across different locations and countries.

Warsaw Insider: In what ways has the pandemic reshaped the way people engage with theater, and how is Drama Buddy adapting to these changes?

Ania: The pandemic, of course, had a significant impact on theater, but I’m glad to see everything returning to the offline experience. I want to help people reconnect with this tangible, in-person expression.

Warsaw Insider: Theater is a very traditional art form, while your app is a modern tool. How does Drama Buddy balance the rich tradition of live theater with the digital age, and how do you think this will evolve?

Ania: I want to show that theater is a contemporary art form, which is why I don’t see any contradictions here. I hope our users will come to see it this way too.

Warsaw Insider: What role do you see Drama Buddy playing in educating new audiences and supporting emerging talent in theater?

Ania: My ultimate goal is to make theater more popular. I dream of a time when going to the theater isn’t a rare occasion but as common as watching a movie. I also want to support smaller theaters, helping more people discover their incredible performances.

Warsaw Insider: How do you envision building a thriving theater community around Drama Buddy, and what kind of experiences can users expect to share?

Ania: In the future, I plan to add a feature that helps users find companions for theater visits, as I know how challenging it can be to find someone equally passionate about theater.

Warsaw Insider: What’s next for Drama Buddy in terms of growth, and how do you plan to further transform the theater landscape in the coming years?

Ania: We plan to add more cities and countries to our app, improve the user experience, and, of course, bring many exciting new features to life.

Warsaw Insider: How do you think Drama Buddy can help younger generations rediscover their love for live theater, and what are your plans to make it more appealing to them?

Ania: For me, this is one of the most important aspects of our work because I fell in love with theater as a child. We’re adding more performances tailored for young people and children (you can already filter performances by age on our app) and providing recommendations on how to watch a play more mindfully. Additionally, we share pieces of the incredible world of theatre on our social media platforms.

The Future of Drama Buddy

Drama Buddy is more than a tool for finding great plays – it’s a vision to reintroduce the magic of theater to modern audiences, especially the youth. By connecting tradition with innovation and creating a sense of community among theater lovers, Ania and her team are breathing new life into an art form that has endured for centuries.

As Drama Buddy expands to new cities and develops features like user accounts and personalized recommendations, it’s poised to change the way we experience live theater. For Ania, the mission is clear: to make theater not just accessible but irresistible to everyone.

So, whether you’re in Warsaw, Berlin, or somewhere in between, Drama Buddy is ready to be your guide – and your friend – in the world of theater.

Drama Buddy,  your guide to Warsaw’s and Berlin’s best plays. Download here.

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