Chekhov Theater (Taganrog): history, repertoire, troupe

The Chekhov Theater (Taganrog) exists since the 19th century. Its repertoire is diverse and designed for different age categories of viewers. The theater is headed by Sergey Davidovich Gert, Honored Artist of Russia.

History of the theater

Theater Chekhov (Taganrog) began its existence in 1827. It was then that the first troupe of drama actors appeared in the city. It was a serf theater. It was located in the annexe of the house of the merchant Karajani. In 1828, 13 serf musicians were bought for the theater. The first troupe of the Taganrog Theater existed for 20 years. Artists played performances not only in their city, but also went on tour. The repertoire included vaudevilles, comedies, as well as performances based on plays by NV Gogol and V. Shakespeare.

In 1845, the city authorities appealed to the government with a request that they be given money to build a building for the theater. But this did not happen. The theater was built, but the money was collected by the townspeople. In November 1866 the first performance took place. For 20 years there were two troupes in the theater. One - opera, in which artists from Italy worked. The second is a dramatic one, in which actors from Russia served. The Italian troupe consisted of 100 artists. In the Russian there were 20 actors. Opera performances among the townspeople were more popular than dramatic ones.

In the 70 years of the 19th century the picture changed. The drama troupe has doubled in the number of artists, and its popularity with the viewer has increased. After the revolution, Chekhov Theater (Taganrog) experienced a stagnant period in creativity. In 1941 the city was occupied by the Germans. Actors who were of Jewish origin, the Nazis shot. Many artists went to the front. In 1943, when the city was liberated from the invaders, the troupe was no more. The theater performed guest performances. The new troupe appeared in 1945. The eighties and nineties were the heyday of the theater.

Today the troupe actively tours and takes part in festivals.

Performances for adults and children

The repertoire of the Chekhov Theater (Taganrog) includes the following productions:

• "The chunks on the backstreets."
• "All hands on deck!".
• "Oh, this Anna!".
• "Angel".
• "All mice like cheese."
• "Tartuffe, or Deceiver."
• "Pygmalion".
• "About Ivanushka the fool."
• "A smart wedding."
• "Mad Money."
• "The pearl is black, the pearl is white."
• "The performance will be announced later!".
• "Darling."
• "We play in a friendly family, or Garnish in French."
• "Oscar".
• "New Year in Prostokvashino."
• "Forgive me, my white angel ...".
• "Memorial prayer".
• "School of temptation."
• "The Wizard of Oz".
• "The Early Life of Louis XIV."
• "Pippi Longstocking."
• "Beauty".
• "Divas".
• "Farewell tour of Prince K.".
• "Invitation to the Castle."
• "Vasilisa the Beautiful".
• "Canaries are in Spain, Mom!".
• "DR."
• "The door to the adjacent room."
• "Two Baba Yaga."
• "Last page".
• "The Scarlet Flower".
• "Superfluous person."
• "Three jokes."
• "Pure family business."
• "The man in the case."
• "The public is not allowed to watch."

Troupe

Theater Chekhov (Taganrog) - it's 16 wonderful actors and 15 beautiful actresses:

• S. Gert (he is also an artistic director).
• I. Gritsenko (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation).
• E. Borsakbaev.
• A. Semyonov.
• S. Nesvetova.
• V. Korchanov.
• E. Fedorovskaya (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation).
• O. Radchenko.
• N. Krasnyanskaya.
• V. Egelsky.
• T. Boyko.
• A. Topolskov (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation).
• M. Dren.
• I. Perunov
• M. Kushnikov.
• V. Psel.
• K. Tuzova (Honored Artist of the Russian Federation).
• A. Shitikov.
• V. Bashlykov.
• S. Barinov.
• M. Voskresenskaya.
• A. Cherenkov.
• O. Bilinskaya.
• E. Kliucherova.
• N. Bashlykova.
• S. Musalimova.
• T. Shabaldas.
• V. Lazebnikov.
• R. Pylaev.
• A. Voskresensky.
• I. Savchenko.

Artistic director

Theater Chekhov (Taganrog) "lives" under the strict guidance of Sergei Gert. He takes part in many productions as an actor. S. Gert has the title of Honored Artist of Russia. Sergei graduated from the Theater School in Kazan in 1982. And in 2005 - Academy of retraining of workers of culture, art and tourism. Sergei Davidovich began his career in Orsk, at the drama theater named after AS Pushkin. In Taganrog since 1987. For his creative life, he has played more than a hundred roles. The title of Honored Artist of Russia Sergei Davidovich was in 1998. S. Gert was awarded with honorary diplomas, gratitude, diplomas, a commemorative medal dedicated to the 150th anniversary of AP Chekhov. And he is also a laureate of awards in the field of art and culture. In 2012, Sergei Davidovich was awarded the title of "Honored Artist of Russia".

Festival

The Chekhov Theater (Taganrog) is the organizer of the festival. He first went to the city in 1980. The name of the festival is "At the Motherland of Anton Chekhov". Artists from Russia, Spain, Japan, Ukraine, Italy, Croatia, Australia, Germany and other countries take part in it. Taganrog is the homeland of Anton Pavlovich. For the city the festival is a significant event that brings a holiday to the life of its inhabitants. Spectators get an opportunity to see interesting performances from around the world, to get acquainted with different genres and directions. Participants of the festival must visit the house where Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born.