Drama Theater (Smolensk) is one of the most popular in its city. Although he is not the only one. There are several theaters in this city that offer a repertoire for different age categories of spectators.
Theaters of Smolensk
The State Drama Theater (Smolensk) named after A.S. Griboedov enjoys great popularity and love among the audience. Performances are held in two halls - the Big and the Small. The troupe delights the audience with a variety of performances, staged both on classical plays and on the works of contemporary authors. There is a museum at the theater. The troupe actively participates in festivals, including international ones.
The Smolensk Chamber Theater was founded in 1989 by a group of actors who came from different cities of the Union. At first it was a studio. And in 1991 she received the status of a state theater. The repertoire includes performances based on works by contemporary authors and avant-garde productions based on classical plays.
There is also a Puppet Theater in Smolensk. It exists since 1937. Initially, there were only 5 artists in the troupe. The creator and leader was D.N. Svetilnikov, whose name now bears the Puppet Theater. In 1957, the troupe received its own building. The theater’s repertoire includes performances not only for children, but also for adults.
In addition, in Smolensk there are also an amateur studio “Dialogue” and the People’s Theater.
Theatre of Drama
Smolensk was one of the first cities in Russia where its own theater appeared. In 1780, the first performance was held here, which was organized on the occasion of the arrival of Empress Catherine. For her, a comedy with a choir was played. Since then, theatrical performances in Smolensk have become a constant phenomenon.
The Drama Theater (Smolensk) originally worked in the genre of opera. In 1919, a reorganization took place. Since that time, the theater began to be called "dramas and operas." The legendary Faina Ranevskaya served here for some time. In 1939, a building was built for the Smolensk Theater - here it is to this day. During the war years, artists were evacuated to Krasnouralsk, and then to Murom. In 1944, the troupe returned to its hometown. In 1991, the theater was reorganized once again, now it has become dramatic.
A museum is opened within its walls, where you can see costumes, programs, posters of his past productions and much more.
Drama theater performances
A large number of different performances are offered to residents and guests of the city in their posters by the city of Smolensk. The Drama Theater repertoire to its public presents this:
- "Too married taxi driver."
- “Do you like tango?”
- "A minor case from personal life."
- "Uncle's Dream."
- “And what am I doing here ?!”
- "Frost."
- "Dad on the web."
- "Puss in Boots".
- "Fool, this is love."
- "No, I do not regret anything."
- "Faithful wife".
- "Fatal Passion."
- "Mother is my native land."
- "Ali Baba."
- "Business Class Chamber."
- "Conductor".
Other.
Chamber theater
The second most popular in the city - the Chamber Theater (Smolensk) has existed since 1989. Then, at the invitation of playwright Vladimir Gurkin, famous for writing the play Love and Pigeons and other equally famous works, enthusiastic artists came from different parts of the country. Initially, it was a theater-studio "Etude". She became famous for having staged a play based on the play by Eward Radzinsky “The Theater of the Times of Nero and Seneca,” which was banned in those years. Actors played on the stage of the city philharmonic, there were almost no scenery. The audience was in shock. The city authorities did not pay much attention to the new theater. The life of artists became harder in those difficult nineties. As a result, many began to disperse. Only five actors remained in Smolensk. They made an attempt to revive the theater studio. The administration supported the artists morally, no funds were allocated, and sponsors could not be found. The Chamber Theater earned money through concert programs and tours. For a long time the troupe did not have its own building. Today the Chamber Theater is popular; it has won awards at festivals. His repertoire includes such performances as: “Notes of a madman”, “And the dawns here are quiet”, “Hedgehog and Teddy Bear”, “Didn’t appear on the lists”, “Barefoot in the park”, “Shreds in the back streets” and others.
Guest reviews about Smolensk theaters
Theaters of Smolensk receive the most diverse reviews from the audience. About the same troupes can be found both positive and negative opinions.
Some viewers write about the Chamber Theater that the actors give all the best, make them sincerely empathize with the characters, the productions are interesting. Others call it mediocre.
About the Puppet Theater you can find such reviews:
- The actors are wonderful.
- Both children and adults get great pleasure from the performances.
- Very good acoustics, wonderful lighting, dolls can be seen, even if you sit on the last row.
Drama Theater (Smolensk) has the following reviews:
- Wonderful performances.
- The repertoire pleases with the presence of productions for all ages.
- The acting is impressive.