Mordovia State National Drama Theatre: history, repertoire, troupe

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The Mordovian State National Drama Theater has been in existence for over 80 years. His repertoire includes performances of various genres: from drama to musicals.

History of the theater

The National Theater (Saransk) was founded in 1932. The troupe gave its first performance in 1935. The repertoire included Russian and foreign classics.

Since 1939, the theater began to show productions of plays written by Mordovian authors on its stage. The performances, which were created based on the works of national writers, were very popular with the audience. The artists played not only on their site, but also went on tour around the regions.

During the Great Patriotic War, the theater began to play performances in Mordovian languages less and less. Most of the troupe fought. The main task of the theater was to serve the defenders of the motherland. Almost all performances were in Russian. This continued after the end of the Second World War.

In subsequent years, the troupe was repeatedly replenished with young artists.

In 1989, the Mordovia Stategraduates of the Shchepkinsky school came to work at the national drama theater. These are young artists who were born in Saransk and went to Moscow to study. Thanks to them, the national theater was reborn. The troupe was allocated a very old building, which had a small hall with only 35 seats. But, despite the difficulties, the actors worked with great enthusiasm. The theater did not have its own director, and the troupe invited directors from outside.

Since 1991, artists have been actively participating in festivals. Many of their works were awarded diplomas.

In 2007, the Drama Theater received a new building. Its address is Sovetskaya street, house number 27. Among the guests of the opening ceremony of the new theater was President Vladimir Putin.

The auditorium of the new building is designed for 313 seats. It has chairs made in Italy. The floor is carpeted, the walls are hung with tapestries. The stage is equipped with modern lighting and sound equipment. Rehearsal room equipped.

The floors of the foyer are lined with porcelain stoneware. The walls are made of plasterboard and covered with Venetian plaster. The balconies are decorated with Mordovian ornaments.

The theater buffet is equipped with a large round table for 14 people. Around him are comfortable armchairs, the seats of which are covered with hand-embroidered covers.

The central entrance is decorated with bronze statues. The fountain "Stone Flower" is located on the square near the theater.

Today the theater troupe employs 33 actors. Almost all have higher theater education.

Repertoire

The Mordovian National Drama Theater includes performances based on classical plays and works by contemporary playwrights. Its poster offers viewers the following performances:

"Fur coat-oak".
Tolmar.
"Don't get in your sleigh."
"The Snow Queen".
Miracles of Neglect.
Spring Waters.
"Passion for Kashtanka".
"Michelle".
"How the soldier of the forest king won."
"Power of darkness".
"How Baba Yaga gave her daughters in marriage."
"Tales of the Ancestors".
Justina.
"The Adventures of Cipollino".
Super Bunny.

And many more.

Troup

Mordovia State National Drama Theater gathered talented actors on its stage.

Croup:

Tamara Veseneva.
Vera Balaeva.
Maxim Akimov.
Elena Gorina.
Ekaterina Isaicheva.
Elena Gudozhnikova.
Dmitry Mishechkin.
Galina Samarkina.
Nikolai Chepanov.
Tatiana Kholopova.
Yulia Arekaeva.

And many more.

Don't forget the unforgettable

Drama Theater (Saransk) has prepared a musical and poetic evening for the Great Victory Day. The program took place outdoors. Svetlana Ivanovna opened the eveningDorogaikina - theater director. She delivered a congratulatory speech and wished everyone a peaceful sky over their heads.

The program included military poems and songs. The guests were treated to soldier's porridge and hot tea.

The Mordovian State National Drama Theater finished the evening. He presented the audience with the play "Don't Forget the Unforgettable". Its plot is based on the letters of front-line soldiers, which they wrote to their relatives and friends. In dances and songs, the actors expressed all the experiences and thoughts that those who survived that terrible war had. The performance was watched by veterans. They sang along with tears in their eyes.