Entreprise is a form of theatrical organization. "Russian Entreprise" by Andrei Mironov

If the meaning of the theater were only in an entertaining spectacle, perhaps it would not be worth putting so much labor into it. But theater is the art of reflecting life. Stanislavsky.

The history of the theatrical art dates back to ancient times. Each epoch set before the theater certain tasks: to educate, correct vices, entertain, preach, propagandize. It was both a weapon and a tribune. The power of the theater's influence on the feelings, thoughts and moods of people was understood by emperors, ministers, kings and princes. So they tried to take art under their control.

Many times the theater was predicted to die, but it was able to withstand competition. Cinematography, television and computer technologies did not oust live art.

At the moment, there are two main forms of organization of the theatrical business, which are fighting among themselves for the viewer. It is an entertaining theater and a repertoire.

There are heated arguments about which species is preferable.

In the article we will consider the theater of enterprise more in detail. And to start a couple of words about the opposite form.

Repertory Theater

He is supported by the state. The repertory theater is characterized by the presence of a permanent troupe of actors, its building with a hall, a stage and working rooms. Make-up artists, lighting, costumes, decorations - all these are undoubted advantages of the state theater.

We can say that the repertory theater is a school of both acting and directing skills, supporting and continuing the theatrical traditions. This is a kind of house, family. It is with such theaters that graduates of profile universities start their careers. But at the same time, actors in subsidized theaters are dependent, and their work is not always highly paid.

The concept of entreprise

In contrast to the state theater there is a private, created and headed by a manager or an entrepreneur. Hence the name. Now more often such a person is called a producer. The manager selects the play, the director, and forms the cast of actors from different theaters.

Entreprise is a theater without its own stage and permanent repertoire. The scene is rented for the duration of the performance. One and the same production today can go on one platform, and tomorrow on another. The cast often changes and works on a contract basis.

To some extent, an enterprise is a theater business, a business project, one of whose tasks is profit making. Therefore, the main roles are trying to invite the stars to attract the public and make the cashier.

Nevertheless, for actors the game in the enterprise is an invaluable experience of working with different directors, acquaintance with colleagues from other theaters. And, of course, the opportunity to earn.

Historical digression

Entreprise is not a new concept. It is known since the 16th century. In the history of European theaters there were troupes headed by well-known actors who are both an impresario. For example, J.B. Moliere, Rossi, E. Piscator and others.

As it was with us

Theatrical entrepreneurship and entreprise in Russia appeared a little later, already in the 19th century. It all began with the province. Rich landlords began to let their serfs-actors to work.

In Moscow and St. Petersburg for a long time, imperial theaters flourished. But soon and at state actors there was an opportunity to act in entreprises.

Subsequently, some of these theaters have become full-fledged professional groups. For example, the project of the director Konstantin Stanislavsky was originally called the Art-public. Now this is the famous Moscow Art Theater.

After 1917, the situation is changing: all theaters have the status of state, and the Russian enterprise for a while goes away. It is reborn again only in the seventies.

And in the 90's, with the beginning of perestroika and the flourishing of entrepreneurship in Russia, art becomes commercial. To the well-known theater communities that arose at that time, it is possible to attribute the "Theater of the Moon" by Sergei Prokhanov, "School of Modern Play".

Theater-Enterprise Mironov

This is a successful combination of classics and modern trends.

In 1988 in St. Petersburg a famous amateur stage art and entrepreneur Rudolf Furmanov decided to create his own theater. It was originally called the Concert Theater of the Theater of Actors. In the first performances, many favorite Russian stage masters took part: Innokenty Smoktunovsky, Valery Zolotukhin, Andrei Mironov, Arkady Raikin, Nikolai Karachentsov and others. All of them were actors of other theaters, and with the enterprise a lot of unofficially toured the country.

Three years later it was decided to change the sign. Now this theater is known as the "Russian Entreprise" Mironov. The bright, multifaceted talent of this legendary actor, his fame not only with us, but also abroad, as well as a whole "bouquet" of no less outstanding personalities who took part in the plays, made the theater incredibly popular among the public.

The Mironov Theater-Enterprise is the first Russian theater with a permanent repertoire, but without its own troupe. Although there is a certain backbone of actors involved in many performances. All of them work on a contract basis.

The theater is characterized by a genre variety: comedies, musicals, dramas, parables are very successful.

Conclusion

Theatrical entreprise is a controversial, controversial phenomenon. Not all critics, amateurs and connoisseurs of theatrical art perceive it positively. But among a sufficient number of fakes and frankly weak performances, there are often beautiful samples with an interesting acting play and staging. Thus, the enterprise, along with the classical state theater, also has the right to exist.