Drama Theater (Chelyabinsk) will soon celebrate its centenary. His repertoire includes dramas, comedies, classic and modern plays, and fairy tales. The theater is very popular with residents and visitors.
Theater History
Drama Theater (Chelyabinsk), photo the building of which is presented in this article, opened its doors in 1921. The first performance took place on December 9th. It was a drama written by Vl. Nemirovich-Danchenko "The Price of Life". There was no permanent troupe at that time. The sets and costumes were created and purchased with the proceeds from the sale of tickets. The Drama Theater (Chelyabinsk) was transferred from self-financing to state funding in the 30s of the XX century. Then a permanent troupe was formed.
In the 50s, the theater began active touring. Artists drove their productions to different cities of our vast Motherland. Everywhere performances went with great success.
In the 60s, the troupe replenished with young talents.
From 1973 to 2003, the theater was headed by Naum Yurievich Orlov. He significantly expanded the repertoire. Thanks to him, artists mastered new genres and forms. Naum Yurievich Orlov created a strong troupe that can cope with any creative tasks.
The building in which the Chelyabinsk drama lives today was built specifically for it in 1982. The project was created by city architects. And after 4 years, in 1986, the theater was awarded the title "Academic".
In the 90s. the troupe began to travel abroad and take an active part in festivals.
In 2003, the theater was named after Naum Orlov.
The year 2006 was a jubilee for the Chelyabinsk drama. The anniversary of the theater was celebrated brightly, festively and solemnly. In its anniversary year, the troupe presented its viewers with five new productions.
And today the theater continues to expand its repertoire, is in search of new plays and interesting contemporary playwrights. He invites prominent directors and artists to collaborate.
The doors of the theater are always open to the audience.
Performances
The repertoire of the drama theater (Chelyabinsk) is wide and varied. It includes performances for spectators of different ages. These are dramas, comedies, and fairy tales for children.
Repertoire:
- "Bachelorette party over eternal rest."
- "So anxiously happy."
- "The End of Casanova."
- "Malachite Tale."
- "Where there is no sun."
- "Athenian evenings."
- "Beautiful far away."
- "The Picture of Dorian Grey".
- "Cold and hot."
- "Bad and Zoki ... Zoki ... Zoki ...".
- "The Aristocrats of the City".
- "August. Osage County."
- "Soldier letters."
- The prima donnas.
- "Jolly Roger".
- "Flying ship".
- "Last love".
- "Barbarians".
- Hanuma
- "Blessed Xenia."
- "Pictures of Moscow life."
- "It all starts with love."
- "Thirteenth number."
- "God's dandelions."
And other productions.
Troupe
Drama Theater (Chelyabinsk) gathered wonderful artists on its stage. They are perfectly able to get used to the images and touch the viewer with their game.
Theater troupe:
- M. Anichkova.
- V. Kochenda.
- L. Mezhennaya.
- S. Aleshko.
- S. Akimov.
- E. Brytkova.
- O. Christmas.
- V. Zaitsev.
- E. Boltnev.
- S. Arefiev.
- V. Kachurina.
- T. Vyatkina.
- F. Okhotnikova.
- N. Osminov.
- A. Kaymashnikova.
And many others.
Naum Orlov
For thirty years, the main director and fifteen - the artistic director of the theater was Naum Yurievich Orlov. This is an outstanding person who has done a lot for the troupe. He came to the drama theater (Chelyabinsk) in 1973 as the chief director. And in 1987 he became an artistic director. He served in the Chelyabinsk drama until his death. Over the years, Naum Yurievich created and raised a highly professional troupe. His productions were distinguished by the highest level and impeccable taste. Naum Yurievich was an adherent of the traditions of the classical Russian psychological theater. In the Chelyabinsk Theater, he created 45 productions. For numerous achievements N. Orlov was awarded state awards.