State Puppet Theatre, Rostov-on-Don: description and reviews

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Puppet Theater (Rostov-on-Don), whose address per. University, 46? - one of the oldest in our country. It is always very comfortable and cozy here, an amazing atmosphere of kindness reigns, and the repertoire contains only the most interesting and instructive stories designed to make the world a better and cleaner place.

History of the theater

The Rostov State Puppet Theater named after V. S. Bylkov has a long and glorious history. At the origins of its creation in the twenties of the last century was a group of puppeteers who began to give performances for the smallest citizens. Among them were such remarkable masters as G. Pidko, M. Kushnarenko, S. Isaeva, L. Chubkov, S. Ulybashev, A. Derkach, and others. Their performances were so exciting, interesting for kids and really talented that the city committee of the Komsomol decided to create a puppet theater.

He received his first audience in 1935. At different times, the Rostov State Puppet Theater was headed by many well-known directors: Stanislavsky's student - Boris Sakhnovsky, V. E. Meyerhold's student - Leonid Stelmakhovich. The artistic management of the theater for 35 years was headed by a talented student S. V. Obraztsova - Vladimir Sergeyevich Bylkov

B. S. Bylkov

Vladimir Sergeevich Bylkov headed the city puppet theater (Rostov-on-Don) in 1968. Prior to that, he was the chief director of the children's theater in Vladikavkaz. When Vladimir Sergeevich took part in the puppet festival in Volgograd, the former director of the Rostov puppet theater drew attention to him. Bylkov impressed him with his talent and was invited to the troupe, at first for one production, but then he was persuaded to stay on a permanent basis.

A student of Sergei Obraztsov himself, Vladimir Sergeevich already made a sensation with his first works. During his service in the theater, the remarkable master staged more than one hundred and fifty performances. Critics noted that in his works he spoke in an adult way with his little viewers about the soul and ideals, values and the Motherland. All Bylkov's performances were distinguished by high morality. Several generations of Rostov spectators have grown up on these productions, who have learned love and compassion, honesty and kindness, loy alty and friendship.

The works of V. S. Bylkov were awarded with diplomas, medals, certificates. In 1992 he was awarded the title of "People's Artist of the Russian Federation".

New artistic director

Today the puppet theater (Rostov-on-Don) is headed by the son of the famous director - A. V. Bylkov-Krat. After graduating from Rostov University in 1991, he joined the theater as a stage worker. Two years later, he passed the exams at the theater school as an external student and received the profession of director.

Sona magnificent master, whose name is the oldest Puppet Theater (Rostov), Andrei Vladimirovich is no less talented than Vladimir Sergeevich. Over the years of work in the theater, he has already staged more than thirty performances. Many of his productions have received awards and prizes. Bylkov Jr. took the post of chief director in 2003. Colleagues consider him a workaholic. In his work, he is helped by his organizational skills, great skill and diligence. He devotes a lot of time to the formation of his creative team.

Since 1999 A. V. Bylkov teaches stage speech, the skill of an actor-puppeteer and the history of puppet theater at the city art school. On his initiative, the Museum of Playing Puppets began its work at the theater. Anyone can visit it during the intermission or before the start of the performance. A few years ago, A. Bylkov-Krat was invited to the International Union of Puppeteers, which is based in France.

Troup

The Puppet Theater (Rostov) is a very small team. There are few artists working here, but they are all top-notch professionals.

Leading theater artists:

• Marina Trudkova.
• Elena Klimenko.
• Svetlana Mityushina.
• Mikhail Alexandrov.
• Galina Keklikova.
• Mikhail Kharamanov.
• Elena Gracheva.

Many actors of the theater have received commendations and diplomas from the city administration, the Ministry of Culture and even the President of Russia.

Repertoire

The Rostov State Puppet Theatre, whose address is well known to both small admirers of theatrical art and their parents (46, Univesitetsky), has performances for very young spectators (0+) and for older kids (4+) in its repertoire.

On every weekday (except Monday) the small stage of the theater opens its doors. There is a colorful stage in a very cozy and spacious hall. Performances here do not last long, but they are all capacious, informative and very bright.

On weekends, older guys can attend performances on the big stage. The main principle of the troupe's work is simplicity and accessibility. Actors manage to reach the hearts of young viewers, instill in them a love for art. Various puppet systems, lighting and musical design, special effects - all this makes fairy tales alive and joyful.

The Puppet Theater (Rostov-on-Don) fruitfully cooperates with many guest directors, famous composers and writers. The troupe plans to stage performances for an adult audience: Faust, Romeo and Juliet. And the kids today can see the following performances:

• "Pinocchio".
• "Fit"
• Puss in Boots.
• "The Tale of the Quiet Don".
• "Magic Spikelet".
• "Dr. Aibolit".
• "Tsokotuha Fly".
• "Damn well done".
• "The Nutcracker".
• "Scarlet Flower".
• "Foal".
• "Leopold the Cat's Birthday".
• "As it comes around, it will respond"and others.

Tickets cost from 200 to 400 rubles, depending on how close the seat is to the stage.

Theatrical living room

Every weekend here artists introduce their guests to the theater. They learn to distinguish between dolls and create their own, tell about the history of the oldest theater in the country, with the help of simple fun exercises, develop children's speech, introduce biographies of great composers and their works.

Tours

The Puppet Theater (Rostov) is actively touring. He exports his productions to the cities of Russia, as well as to near and far abroad. To date, the troupe has traveled to Chisinau and San Remo, Kharkov and Elista, Monte Carlo and Cannes, Stavropol and Helsinki, Monaco and Strasbourg, Edinburgh and Frankfurt am Main and many other cities around the world.

Wherever the Puppet Theater (Rostov) performs, performances are sold out. Already three times the theater has visited the capital of our country with creative reports, where it was highly appreciated by theater critics, the public, and a warm welcome from young and adult spectators. At one time, even the “patriarch” of Russian puppeteers, S. V. Obraztsov, highly appreciated the original work of the unique theater troupe.

Problems of theater

The modern building of the theater was built in the sixties of the last century on the site of the destroyed Greek Church of the Annunciation, which had been located here since 1909. In the thirties of the XX century, it was converted intochildren's technical station. The building of the puppet theater was erected on the old foundation of the church, the church walls that were preserved during the demolition were partially used.

In the early 2000s, the idea of evicting the puppet theater from its building was first voiced. She was motivated by the fact that the theater building is located on the site of the former church. The city authorities agreed and provided a site for the construction of a new church, nearby, not far from the public library. However, after some time, the diocese again appealed to the Ministry of Property Relations of the region. In this appeal, a reference was made to the law "On the return of church lands", and another demand was put forward to return the building.

In May 2014, on the initiative of the Krestyanin publishing house, a collection of signatures of opponents of such a decision was organized. Its purpose was to prevent the puppet theater from being evicted from the building. In March 2016, the Deputy Governor of the region, S. Bondarev, officially announced that the building of the puppet theater would be transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. The theater must move to a building located on Krasnoarmeyskaya Street by the end of October 2019.

I must say that this decision was met with chagrin by numerous spectators and admirers of the work of this oldest theater. The initiative group, consisting of active social activists, believes that the struggle is not over. They are confident that they will be able to protect their beloved theater from eviction.

Reviews

According to Rostovites and guests of the city, the Puppet Theater is a unique place created for the development and education of children. Work heretalented and caring people who love their profession, small spectators for whom they work, create magnificent performances. The vast majority of parents who were once spectators themselves claim that a special atmosphere of kindness, a fairy tale has been created here, which distinguishes this theater from other children's institutions in the city.