The Youth Academic Russian Theater (RAMT) is a temple of art, where traditions and experience are uniquely combined with modern trends, new forms and genres. The idea of creation belongs to Natalia Sats, who in the acute post-revolutionary time tried to look into the future of dramatic art with new eyes.
History of creation
The Youth Academic Russian Theater (the first name is the Moscow Theater for Children) , opened in 1921 with the performance “The Pearl of Adalmina”. Topelius's tale was set by an unknown but gifted director I. Novikov. A. Vesnin was appointed as the designer and chief artist, who not only prepared sketches of costumes and scenery, but also wrote advertising posters, and also created the first version of the theater emblem.
The second time the theater was renamed after the premiere of "Sergei Streltsov" by V. Lyubimova in 1936. The Central Children's Theater was known and loved not only in Moscow, but throughout Russia. The touring group toured all the major cities of the country and friendly states. In 1992, the theater received the name that we can see today on posters - the Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT). In 1987, he was granted academic status.
Here is the statement by the artistic director A. Borodin regarding the name: “According to Dahl,“ youth ”includes such age-related concepts as childhood and adolescence. By its name, we assume a unique repertoire for all viewers. “Young children with parents, teenagers, and senior citizens will always find performances in their interests with us.”
Unique building
The building (the modern Youth Academic Russian Theater) was originally planned as a dramatic institution and was built according to the project of F. M. Shestakov in 1821 according to all the rules of the stage premises. The acoustic data, the location of the stage and the auditorium comply with high design standards. The project was attended by Moscow architect I.O. Bove, who led the reconstruction of Moscow after a fire that destroyed part of the capital in 1812.
The building is a monument of architecture and historical heritage. Initially, it was played by artists of touring theaters from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg. Creative nobles who had serf theaters brought performances for showing to the Moscow public. The building at that time was known as the drama Shelaputin. In the middle of the century A.N. Ostrovsky often gathered an artistic circle in this room. For several years, the new Imperial Theater occupied a convenient venue for performances, but abandoned it for unknown reasons. Until 1917, Zimin’s opera worked here, after 1921, M.A. Chekhov had the stage and directed the 2nd Moscow Art Theater. After the Great Patriotic War, the Maly Theater worked in the room.
Alexey Vladimirovich Borodin
In 1980, Alexei Borodin takes over the management of the theater. The famous director was born in 1941 in China, in the city of Qingdao. Until 80, he worked as the chief director in the Kirov Youth Theater. In 1987 he received the title of People's Artist. Since 1971, he is a teacher at the RATI (Academy of Theater Arts).
Alexei Vladimirovich came to the Russian Academic Youth Theater with his production group: director E. Dolgina and stage designer S. Benediktov. The very first performance on a new stage based on Hugo's novel Les Miserables receives the State Prize. In 1983, Borodin staged Ostrovsky's play "Poverty is not a vice" opens the Small Stage.
Significant Events
The production based on the novel by B. Akunin “Ernest Fandorin” was so successful among the audience that the author writes a staging “Yin and Yang” for the theater (two versions). Alexey Borodin puts on both performances, where the young generation of actors works along with the stage masters.
A grandiose event is the “Utopia Coast” of 2007. The short story trilogy received a super prize at the Golden Mask competition of theatrical productions. After showing the project in Spain, the columnist Murdo called the play a masterpiece.
In the 2009-2010 season, the Youth Academic Russian Theater released 13 performances. This list includes productions of Borodin himself and a galaxy of young directors in the framework of the creative laboratory.
Repertoire that can be seen today
"Scarlet Sails". Performance for senior school age and adolescents based on the novel by A. Green. The idea is how to keep a dream in a world where everyone has forgotten about a miracle. Young Assol and the brave Gray through the storms of the ocean and human distrust seek the light of their lighthouse.
“Utopia Coast” is a project of three productions. The philosophy of the revolution - what is it? The destruction of the old or the struggle for the freedom of each individual?
"Fearless master." Tale-Mystery based on the stories of A. Afanasyev. Carnival of folk folklore characters.
"Buddenbrooks." A staging of T. Mann’s autobiography, the life of old Europe, the way and concepts of several generations of the same family.
"On the road". A romantic story of two lovers based on a play by Rozov. There is only love in the world, everything else is just a carousel of unnecessary or simply everyday events.
"In blazing darkness." At the school for blind teenagers, peace and joy reign, like all people, they know how to passionately love and enjoy life. But one day a newcomer enters the group, who violently resists his illness. Is he right? Vallejo's play is a metamorphosis of our life. People often turn a blind eye to the cruel truth so as not to destroy their inner world.
The Russian Academic Youth Theater (address: Theater Square, Building 2) has in its repertoire such performances for children and adults as The Cherry Orchard, The Wizard of the Emerald City, The Magic Ring, Gupeshka, Deniskins Stories, and others.
Theater lovers clubs
Since 1957, the theater opened clubs for fans of dramatic art.
- Club of arts.
- Theater section.
- Family club.
- Theatrical Dictionary.
These small organizations of Melpomene fans gathered under his wing the Russian Academic Youth Theater. Moscow loves RAMT, grateful spectators do not miss a single premiere, rejoice at the successes of their favorite actors, well-deserved awards and recognition.