Theatre. Volkova, Yaroslavl: photo, actors, repertoire, history. Where is the Volkov Theater located?

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The Volkov Theater (Yaroslavl) celebrated its 265th birthday in 2015. His repertoire includes performances for every taste and age. Performances based on classical works and plays by modern playwrights are staged on its stage. In addition, the theater is the organizer of two major festivals.

History of the theater

The Volkov Theatre, whose history goes back to the 18th century, began its career as a small group of amateur actors. The organizer, decorator, artist, director, and so on was the son of a we althy merchant F. Volkov.

After Fyodor Grigorievich left with his troupe for St. Petersburg at the invitation of the Empress, the business he started continued to develop.

In the 19th century, the Theater. Volkov (then it was called differently) was considered one of the best provincial temples of art. Many great artists started their career here: L. Sobinov, L. Kositskaya, P. Strepetova, I. Moskvin and others. M. Shchepkin and K. Stanislavsky came on tour to Yaroslavl more than once.

The first theater season of the 20th century coincided with the theatre's anniversary. The celebrations dedicated to this event received an all-Russian scale. The best artists of Moscow and St. Petersburg were invited to the anniversary.

In 1911, the Yaroslavl drama received a new building. At the same time, the theater was named after the founder, professional Russian actor F. Volkov.

In the 20s of the 20th century, the troupe received a new name. The drama became known as the Volkov Soviet Theatre. After the collapse of the USSR, the name changed again. The word "Soviet" was excluded from it.

In the 30s the repertoire consisted of works by Russian classics. During the Great Patriotic War, plays on military themes were staged on the stage of the Yaroslavl theater: "Front", "A guy from our city", "Invasion", "Russian people", "Field Marshal Kutuzov", "Boatwoman", "General Brusilov".

The year 1950 was marked by the solemn celebration of the bicentenary of the first theater in Russia.

Today the troupe is a harmonious ensemble that combines the fresh look of young talents and the great experience of stage masters.

The theater actively cooperates with directors and artists from different countries, often goes on tour.

Building

The Volkov Theater, the photo of the building of which is presented in this article, has changed more than one room in more than two centuries of its existence.

Today he works on the stage that was built for him in 1911. The author of the project was the architect NikolaiSpirin.

From 2012 to 2015, the building underwent a major overhaul. At the same time, performances continued to go on during this period.

In 2012, facade work was carried out. The layer of plaster on the walls has been completely renewed. Sculptural compositions were brought to their original appearance. Lighting was installed on the outside of the theater building.

In the same year, the old roof was completely replaced with a new one and the foundation was waterproofed.

In 2013, new, modern sound equipment was installed in both halls. The buffet was also equipped with equipment. Now it can also serve as a stage for various events.

The interior decoration of the premises has also undergone changes. The foyers were equipped with a large number of lamps and decorated with stucco. Stairs have taken on a different look.

In 2014, a complete reconstruction of the main stage of the theater was carried out. Its technical equipment has changed, it has become modern and opens up a huge number of new opportunities.

In 2015, the reconstruction was completed. At the last stage, doorways and windows were replaced and workshops were repaired.

F. Volkov

The Volkov Theater (Yaroslavl) bears the name of an outstanding artist who lived in the distant 18th century. Fedor Grigorievich was a universal man. He combined a large number of talents. He was an actor, musician, architect, wood carver, poet, collector of rare books, painter, stage engineer, sculptor,director, director and founder of Russia's first professional theater.

Fyodor Grigoryevich was a merchant's son. In 1750, in the city of Yaroslavl, he organized an amateur theater. F. Volkov maintained his offspring himself, investing his own capital in the business. People of different professions and occupations played in his troupe.

The news that an amateur troupe is working in Yaroslavl at a high, almost professional level has reached the capital. And in 1752 this "provincial phenomenon" was invited by Empress Elizabeth to St. Petersburg. The small Yaroslavl troupe accepted the invitation. And in the bitter cold of January, the artists set off on a long journey.

The empress sent the best actors of the troupe for training. Thus, they formed the basis of the future professional theater, which was established in the capital in 1756.

Performances

The Volkov Theater's repertoire includes the following productions:

• "Viy".
• "Ekaterina Ivanovna".
• "Kyojin skirmish".
• "Provincial jokes".
• "Tevye".
• "Aladdin's magic lamp".
• "Cruel Intentions".
• "Cat and Mouse".
• "Deadline".
• "Potassium cyanide… With or without milk?".
• "Thunderstorm".
• "Orpheus and Eurydice" and others.

Guests of the theater

The Yaroslavl Volkov Theater hosts troupes from other cities on its stage. In the remaining three months of the 2015-2016 season, viewers will be able to see the following guest performances:

• "Miraculous worker".
• "Romeo and Jeanette".
• "Sharabaniada".

"The Miracle Worker" is a production by the Ivanovo Drama Theater based on a play based on real events. The main characters of the play are teacher Annie Sullivan and her student Helen Keller. This is a story about how to find peace, learn to understand and feel it.

"Romeo and Jeanette" is a performance by a drama troupe from Ivanovo. It will be of interest to romantics who crave real feelings, as well as cynics who believe that there really is no love. Romantics will be able to see the price to pay for happiness. Cynics may realize that real feelings do exist.

"Sharabaniada" is a performance presented by members of the acting and musical group "Ne'my Front". The performance takes place in the form of an apartment building. Artists and spectators will think together about music, poetry, real human feelings, he althy idiocy, etc. There will be a lot of accordion, guitar, words and strong tea.

Troup

Wonderful artists were gathered into their troupe by the Volkov Theater. The actors here are universal, able to play any role and work in different genres.

Theater company:

• NikolaiSchreiber;
• Ruslan Khalyuzov;
• Alena Tertova;
• Valery Smirnov;
• Lyudmila Poshekhonova;
• Anatoly Peshkov;
• Victoria Miroshnikova;
• Nikolai Lavrov;
• Galina Krylova;
• Yana Ivashchenko;
• Galina Efanova;
• Lyubov Vetoshkina;
• Valeria Bakai;
• Natalya Asankina and many others.

Festivals

Theatre. Volkova holds two large-scale festivals every year. They are held with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

The International Volkovsky Festival has existed since 2000. It is one of the five best and most prestigious in our country. Leading theater troupes not only from all over Russia, but also from many other countries take part in it. The motto of this festival is: “Russian drama in the languages of the world.”

The second festival held by the Yaroslavl theater is intended for young people. "The Future of theatrical Russia" - this is the name it bears. Students of creative universities and colleges take part in the festival.

In addition to the competition, the festival includes performances with the participation of theater and film stars, lectures and master classes, and creative meetings with famous cultural figures. Representatives of casting agencies, theaters, film crews, etc. come to the festival. Thanks to this, participants have a chance to get an invitation to work in a troupe or act in a film.

Rules for Spectators

When visiting productions,offered by the Theatre. Volkov, certain rules must be observed. You can buy a ticket for the performance at the box office or on the official website online. Electronic documents must be printed out or presented on the screen of a tablet or smartphone.

You can return purchased tickets only if the performance was canceled or rescheduled.

Spectators who come to the theater in a state of intoxication, as well as in sports, work, beach or dirty clothes, are not allowed into the hall.

Smoking is prohibited in the premises. It is forbidden to eat and drink drinks in the hall, as well as carry weapons, ammunition, self-defense equipment.

If you find any items and bags left unattended in the building, you must immediately report the find to the security or administration.

How to get there

Where is the Volkov Theater? This is the question asked by those who go here for the first time. Finding him is easy. Not far from it are Ushinsky and Pervomaiskaya streets. Also nearby are such city attractions as the Governor's, Demidov and Vlasyevsky gardens, the Museum of the History of Yaroslavl, several churches: Sretenskaya, Bogoyavlenskaya, Demetrius of Thessalonica, Archangel Michael, Elijah the Prophet, the Savior on the City, Nikola Chopped and so on.

You can get to the theater by taxi number 99, 51, 46, 91, 87, 36, 71, 80, 96, 44m, 61, 73, 84, 97, 94, 37, 98 and 47 and by trolleybus number 9. You can also use the bus. To the theaterthere are flights 33, 19k, 14, 44, 2 and 42.

You need to go to the stop "Volkova Square".