Pavel Vasev

Aleksandar Morfov, a renowned theater director who has worked as interim chair of the Natonal Theater Ivan Vazov, has submitted his resignation, officials say.

In a statement to the media, Bulgaria's Culture Ministry has thanked Morfov for his work in the past 5 months and has announced a new contest will take place on September to pick his successor.

Prominent theater director Aleksandar Morfov is the new interim head of the National Theater Ivan Vazov as of Monday, January 5.

Morfov is to remain at the post until a competition takes place.