Puppet theater on "Baumanskaya" (metro station): repertoire, reviews

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

The puppet theater at Baumanskaya is considered one of the oldest in the capital. It has existed since the first third of the 20th century. Today, his repertoire consists mainly of fairy tales known and popular for many years.

History

The puppet theater at Baumanskaya opened its doors in 1929. The basis of its director and playwright Viktor Shvemberger. The first troupe consisted of three actors: his wife N. Sazonova and friends - S. Zadonina, I. Zaitsev.

The theater was actively touring. The group has grown. During the war years, the theater performed in hospitals and on the front lines. A front-line brigade was formed, which died in September 1941. In 1942, Yevgeny Sergeevich Demmeni temporarily became the head of the theater. At that time he led a troupe evacuated from besieged Leningrad. Thus, the Moscow puppeteers connected with the Leningrad Puppet Theater (which exists in St. Petersburg to this day). Soon the troupe received its first premises.

In 1953, the theater was headed by the actor and director Viktor Alekseevich Gromov. He brought up a whole galaxy of unique puppeteers.

In 1962, the maindirected by Boris Isaakovich Ablynin. It was he who synthesized the puppet and dramatic genres. In 1964, an acting studio was opened at the theater. The repertoire of that time included performances based on the best works of children's literature.

In 1965, the troupe moved to a new building, where they "live" to this day.

In 1980, the theater received the Order of the Badge of Honor.

In the 80s of the 20th century, the troupe was headed by director and teacher Sergei Aleksandrovich Mironov. In 1986 he was replaced by Leonid Abramovich Khait. At that time, the repertoire was replenished with unique performances. There were musical performances. The artists began to actively tour in Russia and abroad.

In 1991, Vyacheslav Sergeevich Kryuchkov became the artistic director of the theater.

In 2014 he headed the troupe of B. M. Kirkin. Previously, he was the director of the GATsTK them. S. V. Obraztsova. Now the theater has three stages: large, small and children's.

Performances

The puppet theater at the Baumanskaya repertoire this season offers the following:

• "Krabat is a sorcerer's apprentice".
• "Hedgehog in the Fog".
• “Theater in the palm of your hand. Winter.”
• "Magic nut. The Story of the Nutcracker.”
• "Masha and the Bear".
• Cipollino.
• "Doodle game".
• "Parsley".
• “Theater in the palm of your hand. Spring.”
• "Alexander the Great and the Cursed Serpent"
• "May night".
• "The famous Moidodyr".
• "Fit"
• "Scraps in back streets".
• "The Snow Queen".
• "The Legend of Dragons".
• Teremok.
• "Thumbelina".
• "Let's go!".

Troup

The puppet theater at Baumanskaya gathered on its stage wonderful artists who are in love with the profession.

Croup:

• E. Bodrova.
• Alexandra Kapustin.
• M. Mukhaeva.
• Yu. Orlov.
• Anton Chalysh.
• L. Bobyshev.
• Galina Kuznetsova.
• Yu. Serov.
• Irina Timofeeva.
• A. Jurgenson.
• Mikhail Kokhanov.
• M. Khlyunev.
• Anna Antonova.
• E. Martynova.
• Natalia Romashenko.
• A. Shilo.
• Evgeny Kazakov.
• M. Ovsyannikov.
• Andrey Suntsov.
• E. Ilyin.
• Margarita Rykunina.
• A. Kalipanov.
• Ekaterina Nakhabtseva.
• I. Pushkareva.
• Dmitry Zastavny.
• I. Rotkin.

School

The puppet theater at Baumanskaya organized a school for young puppeteers for children. Classes are held on Saturdays. In the younger group, children from 4 to 6 years old are engaged. The senior group - from 7 to 13. The school is called "The Theater of Miracles". The younger group learns to draw, make up stories and act them out, they get acquainted with the simplest dolls. The senior group is already the real young artists, playwrights, directors and composers. They draw sketches, make scenery and puppets, write scripts. They learn to work with more complex types of dolls. "TheatreMiracles" helps children to discover their abilities, develop fantasy and imagination, learn to communicate with the team. Elena Plyutova runs the school.

Exhibitions

Children's puppet theater at Baumanskaya, in addition to performances, offers its audience several exhibitions.

• "Great Tales of the World". This exhibition is only open during the summer. In the foyer of the theater there are author's puppets. Here are the characters from your favorite fairy tales: Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Dwarf Nose, Brother Fox and Brother Rabbit, Marie and the Nutcracker, Peter Pan, Brownie Kuzka, Mouse King, Brother Ivanushka, Fairy Dragee, Little Prince, Kai and Gerda, Ugly Duckling, The Mad Hatter, Ole Lukoye and many others. The dolls are made of papier-mâché, porcelain, wool, wood, textiles and plastic. The exhibition also features books about these characters. Visitors have the opportunity not only to admire the dolls, but also to read fairy tales.
• In November 2015, the exhibition "Magical Tanuki Animal" was opened. This is a popular hero of folk tales in Japan. He is kind, sweet and loves to joke. The exhibition features a Tanuki doll. On the tour, you can listen to stories about him, see a Japanese cartoon about him, get acquainted with how this animal was portrayed in past centuries. Those who wish can attend a master class on making origami tanuki.
• Another exhibition of author's dolls is called "Japan: Dolls and Legends". Here you can see heroes from different fairy tales and legends of the Land of the Rising Sun, created byhands of Russian artists. As well as historical figures. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see traditional Japanese hina ningyo dolls that are over a hundred years old.

Reviews

The puppet theater at Baumanskaya for children gets mostly positive feedback from the audience. The audience writes that the performances are wonderful and are liked not only by children, but also by adults. The halls of the theater, according to the audience, are very comfortable, you can see everything perfectly, and they are equipped with transforming chairs. Favorite performances of children and adults are Geese-Swans, Thumbelina.

Of all the productions that the puppet theater shows at Baumanskaya, viewers leave negative reviews about the fairy tales Pinocchio and Masha and the Bear. in it, all the dolls, except for the main character, are ugly.

Many parents speak negatively about the play "Masha and the Bear". The artists in it dance like in a variety show, which is inappropriate in a children's production. And the Mashenka doll is a huge head with bulging eyes, a large open mouth and very thin short legs that grow from the head. The performance is accompanied by creepy music, reminiscent of trance house. Children are scared and crying. Moms have to take them out to the lobby. Dolls of Masha's grandparents - heads on legs. And also with bulging eyes. At the same time, grandparents constantly swear and call each other names "fool", "stupid", "stupid", etc.e.

Rules for visiting the theater

The Moscow Puppet Theater at Baumanskaya makes a number of demands on its audience. Children under the age of 14 may attend performances only if accompanied by an adult. Every spectator, no matter how old he is, must have a ticket. When choosing which performance to watch, you should take into account the age recommendations on the poster, then the child will be interested, and he will be satisfied. It is forbidden to enter the auditorium after 3 bells. Latecomers will have to wait until intermission to take their seats. It is forbidden to enter the hall with food and drinks. Mobile phones must be turned off during the performance.

Where is it and how to get there

The puppet theater at Baumanskaya is located on Spartakovskaya Street, house No. 26-30. Getting to it is not at all difficult. The easiest way to do this is by using the Moscow metro. The theater is located next to the Baumanskaya station.