Mykola Stepanenko (NIK) theatre and stage arts teacher at the Favorit studio. Stage director, producer, theatre, and circus actor. He graduated from the Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema, and Television named after I. K. Karpenko-Karyi. Mykola has excellent skills in working with children, including acting, and stage speech. He is also experienced in working with large puppets and has experience in puppet theatre and street performances.He has attended master training sessions with renowned artists and directors such as Franco Dragone (Cirque du Soleil), Lassaad Saidi (International Theatre School, France), and Mykhailo Yaremchuk (Marionette Theater).