The Ulyanovsk Drama Theater has existed since the 18th century. Then the city was called differently - Simbirsk. The first performance of the theater was the comedy Pugachev Emelka.
Theater History
The Ulyanovsk Drama Theater was originally a serf. The troupe consisted of serfs landowner Nikolai Durasov. Performances took place in his huge two-story mansion. In 1785 N. Durasov presented his theater to the provincial nobility. Since then, productions have become regular. Since then, not only serf actors, but also noble people have been performing on stage.
In the 1830s, a wooden building was built for performances. Outwardly, it looked like a simple barn, inside the walls were upholstered with felt. In winter, iron stoves were installed there for heating. There were not many seats in the auditorium. There was no troupe in the theater. Each season, different artists performed. The repertoire was selected in accordance with censorship. On the stage of the Simbirsk Theater there were comedies, vaudevilles, dramas and excerpts from operas. In 1846, a new building was built. Funds for this were allocated by Governor M. Naumov. The building was simple but smartly built. The auditorium was designed for 400 seats.
In 1849, a new stone building was built for the theater, in which the Ulyanovsk drama "lives" to this day. In 1899, electricity was conducted here. The Simbirsk Theater was among the first to receive the permission of A.P. Chekhov for staging a play based on his work Uncle Vanya.
In 1924, the city received a new name, under which Ulyanovsk. dram. theater and continued to exist. His repertoire has somewhat changed.
In 1935, his own troupe was assembled. A. Verkhovsky became the main director and artistic director.
During the war years, the troupe toured Ukraine. Then she spoke at the fronts in front of the fighters.
In 1965, the play “104 pages about love” was staged at the Ulyanovsk Theater. The production was carried out with the participation of a young then playwright, who is known to a wide audience as an essay historian. His name is Edward Radzinsky.
In subsequent years, the repertoire included productions based on plays by such authors as: W. Shakespeare, K. Goldoni, A. Tolstoy, A. Chekhov, J. B. Moliere, Lope de Vega, Figueired, C. Gozzi, Sartre and others.
In November 2007, the theater received the name of I. A. Goncharov.
For those who have not been here, the question arises: "Where is the drama theater (Ulyanovsk)?" His address is: Spasskaya Street, 12a. The doors of the theater are always open to regular and new audiences.
Building
The building appeared at the theater on November 3, 1879. The construction money was allocated by Mitrofan Pryanishnikov, a retired staff captain of the guard. The building is two-story, with an elegant facade, but at the same time modest. In feuilleton, his appearance was compared with the barracks. The scene was made huge, the orchestra pit spacious. The lodges in the auditorium were large, wide and hung on rails. The floor was asphalt. The halls and foyers were huge. There was even a private greenhouse. The hall was designed for 373 seats. An inscription in Latin was made on the curtain: Feci, quod rotui; faciant meliora potentes, - which in translation into Russian means “I did what I could; who can do better, let him do it. ”
Several serious reconstructions (in 1960, 1970, 1980 and 2007) underwent a drama theater (Ulyanovsk). A photo of the building, where you can see how it looks now, is presented in this article.
Director
Today the drama theater of Ulyanovsk is led by Natalya Aleksandrovna Nikonorova. She has the title of Honored Worker of Culture of Russia. She began her creative activity in this theater at the age of 18. At first, Natalya Alexandrovna worked as an assistant director, then as a head of the group and later as a deputy director for organizing the audience. Then she graduated from GITIS with a degree in Theater Organization. In February 2007, she received the post of specialist in public relations. In September of the same year she became director.
Artistic director
The Ulyanovsk Drama Theater creates all of its productions under the strict guidance of Sergei Anatolyevich Morozov. Graduate of the St. Petersburg Academy of Theater Arts. Sergey Anatolyevich graduated from the faculty of "Drama Directing" with honors. After studying for 7 years, he served as the main director in the Kostroma Theater. Since 2007, he worked in Nizhny Novgorod. In the Ulyanovsk Theater, she has been the artistic director since 2013.
Repertoire
The Ulyanovsk Drama Theater has at its disposal two stages - Main and Small. Both halls are always full of spectators. The Ulyanovsk Drama Theater named after A.I. Goncharov offers the following productions:
- "The bondage of the holy."
- "My grandson Benjamin."
- "Sunny boys."
- "Woe from Wit."
- "Borrow the tenor."
- "Marriage".
- "I, grandmother, Iliko and Illarion."
- "God's dandelions."
- Blind.
- Turandot.
- "Will".
- "North wind".
- "A particularly in love taxi driver."
- "Stingy".
- "Long live Bouchon."
- "Poor Lisa."
- "Cunning and love."
- "Talents and fans."
- "While she was dying."
- “Truth is good, but happiness is better.”
- "A month in the village."
And other performances.
Troupe
The Ulyanovsk Drama Theater brought together 35 talented actors under its roof. Among them are three national artists of Russia.
It:
- Samsonova Zoya Mikhailovna,
- Shadko Klarina Ivanovna,
- Durov Alexey Danilovich.
As well as 9 Honored Artists of Russia.
It:
- Rodionov Gennady Nikolaevich;
- Kustarnikov Vladimir Petrovich;
- Baiduraeva Ksenia Petrovna;
- Petrov Mikhail Nikolaevich;
- Bukhalov Denis Evgenievich;
- Redyuk Evgeny Georgievich;
- Yanko Irina Leonidovna;
- Chukin Victor Yuryevich;
- Danshina Lyudmila Stepanovna;
- Shubenkina Elena Leonidovna;
- Karimova Farida Arslanovna.