Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater has existed for more than two hundred years. He is one of the oldest in our country. Today in his repertoire you can see performances not only for an adult audience, but also children's tales.
About the theater
At the end of the 20th century, its Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater celebrated its 200th anniversary . Its history began in 1787.
Initially, the theater was located in a wooden building and was called the "Opera House". The troupe then played serfs and freed boys and girls. In the 19th century, stationary theaters were rare, and Ryazan belonged to this category. His repertoire included classical plays: Hamlet, Othello, Bakhchisarai Fountain and so on. In 1836, the theater presented the audience productions based on the works of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and A.N. Ostrovsky.
"Opera House" has changed its status and name. In 1962, he became a city drama theater. During this period, great artists came to the city on tour: M. Ermolova, M. Schepkin, F.I. Chaliapin, K.S. Stanislavsky, M. Petipa and others.
At the end of the 19th century, the Ryazan drama became a place where new directions were staged, saturated with progressive ideas. The permanent troupe was formed in 1935. The theater has since gained a new status. Got a new name Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater. Thanks to him, Ryazan has become one of the centers of culture in our country.
During the war, the theater performed in hospitals, in military units and at the forefront. After the war, he set himself the task of his productions to educate in the audience human and civic qualities.
In 1994, Zhanna Vladimirovna Vinogradova led the Ryazan drama. Thanks to her, the repertoire was updated. Recently, the Drama Theater opened the Small Stage. This hall is designed for 65 seats.
Repertoire
The Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater offers its viewers the following productions:
- "A house where everything is somersault";
- "By pike command";
- "King Lear";
- "Train to the country of villains";
- "Mitina Love";
- "Wise chest";
- "The fate of man";
- "The Last Aztec";
- "Darling";
- "The Seagull" and others.
Troupe
Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater is famous for its actors. Talented craftsmen work here.
Theater troupe:
- Yuri Borisov;
- Irina Lavrinova;
- Oleg Pichurin;
- Olga Mironova;
- Boris Arzhanov;
- Maria Kononirenko;
- Natalya Palamogozhnyh;
- Rimma Morozova;
- Evgeny Siskutov;
- Margarita Shumilova;
- Igor Gordeev;
- Irina Koryagina;
- Leonid Mitnik;
- Valery Ryzhkov;
- Anna Demochkina and others.
Museum
Before the performances and during the interval, the Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater invites viewers to visit their museum. It is located on the third floor. It opened at the end of the 20th century. Its creation was dedicated to the celebration of the two hundredth birthday of the theater.
Among the exhibits are posters, photographs and programs of different years. The exposition tells about the history of the theater, actors and directors who worked here at different times. In the windows there are costumes, as well as props from different productions. In addition, the museum presents awards, theater diplomas and touring souvenirs.
Reviews
Ryazan State Regional Drama Theater receives various reviews from the audience. But most of them are words of delight and gratitude.
A lot of praise for the children's fairy tale "The Wise Chest." The plot of the play is very good. Actors play great. It is interesting to watch not only for children, but also for adults.
The performances "Hamlet" and "Fatal Inheritance" for an adult audience are extremely enthusiastic. Viewers write that the actors in these productions do not play, they get used to their images. Among the performances beloved by the public are Alchemy of Love, King Lear, The School of Temptation, and An Angel Out of the Fog.
Negative opinions can be found on the production of "God of Massacre." Some viewers were disappointed with what was happening on the stage. They felt like they were watching a cheap low-level series. In addition, the play is declared as a comedy, but the humor in it is completely flat and even vulgar. Obscene remarks are heard from the stage. Often, spectators leave this performance without waiting for its end.