Puppet Theater (Ryazan): history, troupe, repertoire, festival

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The Puppet Theater (Ryazan) was opened in the second half of the 20th century. His repertoire includes performances not only for children, but also for adults. The theater is the organizer of the festival of puppeteers "Ryazan Brides".

History of the theater

The Puppet Theater (Ryazan), the photo of the building of which is presented in this article, was opened in 1968. Previously, the troupe worked at the Philharmonic. But in 1968 she began her independent life. Artists worked in the premises of the club "Progress". Director Maria Khomkalova headed the theater.

The theater received its own building in 1982. In 2011, it underwent a major renovation. Now the building has elegant interiors and modern technical equipment.

Today the puppet theater (Ryazan) actively tours, participates in festivals and forums. He cooperates with colleagues from other countries. The Ryazan Theater is one of the five best puppet temples of Russian art. He is famous all over the world.

The theater's repertoire includes performances for both children and adults. These are both fairy tales and classics. Ryazan puppeteers call themselves a theater for children and wise men.

The play "… and Punishment" based on the novel by F. M. DostoevskyCrime and Punishment was a five-time Golden Mask nominee. Stage director Oleg Zhyugzhda. The role of Rodion Raskolnikov was played by actor Vasily Utochkin.

Today, the main director and artistic director of the theater in one person is Valery Nikolayevich Shadsky. He created and trained an excellent troupe. During his creative life, Valery Nikolayevich staged eighty performances in various theaters of the country and the world. V. Shadsky came to the theater back in 1979 and has served him faithfully for many years.

19 wonderful actors-puppeteers work in the troupe. Among them are both experienced luminaries and young talents. Three of them were awarded the honorary title "Honored Artist of Russia". Many actors have awards and diplomas for playing roles in various theater productions.

Albina Shestakova wrote the music for most of the performances. This is a wonderful composer. She was awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Culture of Russia". The wonderful artist Zakhar Davydov works in the theater. This unique master twice became the winner of the Golden Mask theater award.

Performances

The Puppet Theater (Ryazan) offers its audience the following repertoire:

• "The stork and the scarecrow".
• "Moydodyr".
• "The sun and snowmen".
• "The Enchanted Princess".
• "Pushkin's Tales".
• "Magic ring".
• "Kolobok".
• "Hedgehog-spiky coat".
• "About the cunning Fox and Kot Kotofeich".
• "Adventure Hat".
• "How Ivan the Fool became Tsarevich".
• "Fit and Steel".
• "Teremok".
• "In the old, old castle".
• "There will be no winter".
• "Demon".
• "Ordinary Miracles".
• "Avdotya Ryazanochka".

And other performances.

Troup

The Puppet Theater (Ryazan) is famous for its wonderful artists. The troupe employs 19 puppeteers.

• S. Zakharchev.
• B. Skidanov.
• E. Mavrina.
• S. Guseva.
• A. Abramov.
• N. Danshin.
• Oh. Parunova.
• E. Bychkova.
• B. Utochkin.
• K. Kirillov.
• A. Lisina.
• A. Grigoriev.
• B. Ryzhkov.
• I. Frolkina.

And others.

Festival

The Puppet Theater (Ryazan) annually holds a festival on its stage. It attracts troupes from different cities of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries. The name of the festival is "Ryazan Brides". Within its framework, unique puppet shows will be shown to adults and young spectators. The grand opening of the festival takes place on the site near the theater. Its artistic director wishes all participants good luck, successful performances, and many new experiences for the audience.

Head of eachThe troupe, according to the established good tradition, receives a special package as a gift, inside of which there is a "puppeteer's ration". It includes Pinocchio lemonade, Druzhba cheese and a bottle of Puppeteer.