Kachalova Theater, Kazan: history of creation and repertoire

Kazan Academic Russian Drama Theater named after V.I. Kachalova is one of the oldest theaters in our country. The year of its foundation can be considered 1791, as it was then, at the initiative of Prince SM Baratayev - the governor of Kazan, - the first public theater was organized, which gave regular performances for the townspeople. The premise for him was specially rented for this purpose in the heart of the city.

Historical reference

Kazan Drama Theater. Kachalov has existed for more than two centuries. As already mentioned, the Governor of Kazan S. M. Barataev was the initiator of his discovery in 1791. On Voskresenskaya Street there was a building that rented a public theater. Representations for residents of the city were held regularly.

In 1802 a wooden building was built for the theater by the landowner PP Esipov. He also formed a troupe of his serfs and several free ones. The theater was headed by PA Plavilschikov - actor and playwright. In 1836, MS Shchepkin staged a play in the Kazan Theater based on the play "The Inspector General", in which he himself played one of the roles. From 1841 he came to Kazan every year. Already at the time, the level of productions could be compared with the Moscow and Petersburg Imperial Theaters Kazan Theater Kachalova. The history of the appearance of the stone building of the theater began in 1849. The city built a new building for the troupe, which was in no way inferior in terms of technical equipment to the best theaters in Russia. In 1852, N.K. Miloslavskiy became the artistic director, who played all his most famous roles here. 1867-1888 years. Were the period of an entreprise of PM Medvedev, who was known as a brilliant teacher and discovered a huge number of talented actors. At that time the Kazan theater was a real forge of the best cadres for the imperial stage. Artists, who taught PM Medvedev, became an adornment of such metropolitan theaters as Alexandrinsky and Maly. Since 1874 an opera troupe has formed in the city, which regularly gave performances and laid the foundations for the establishment of the opera house.

In 1919, a fire occurred, the old building of the theater was destroyed in the fire and the troupe was forced to move to the building of the "Bolshoi Theater". In the years 1933-1934. In Kazan was formed a stationary troupe, unique in its composition, led by GD. Rigorin. Since 1939, began touring, in Moscow and Leningrad, a team of artists from Kazan became famous as one of the strongest.

VI Kachalov

In 1948, BDT was named after People's Artist of the USSR Vasily Ivanovich Kachalov. The theater, in which he began his creative career, immortalized it in its walls - the monument to V. I. Kachalov was opened in a solemn atmosphere, in the foyer-atrium of the theater.

Vasily Ivanovich was the owner of a unique voice, which in 1931 sounded from a movie screen in the very first sound Soviet film "The Way into Life". The artist reads there a small introductory to the picture text, narrating about the hard fate of homeless children. This was the only work of VI Kachalov in the cinema, but his voice lived in the memory of several generations of Soviet people.

The real name of the artist is Shverubovich. He was born in 1875 in Vilna, his father - an Orthodox priest - identified his son to sing in the church choir, when he was still a little boy. But the moment came when Vasily Ivanovich became cramped in a small choir at the church, and he had a dream - to become an artist of the opera house.

In his childhood, he often went to the theater for operatic and dramatic performances, then at home, in the absence of his parents, arranged his own performances.

At school at recesses, he recited monologues to his classmates, showed sketches in faces. Even as a schoolboy, Vasily Ivanovich played his first role in the theater - it was Khlestakov.

At the behest of his father, V. Kachalov, after graduating from the gymnasium, he had to attend the law faculty of St. Petersburg University, where he studied for four years. But during the time of his students he managed to pass theatrical universities, in St. Petersburg he became a regular at the Imperial Alexandrinsky Theater. Even after the first year of the university, Vasily began to take part in the productions of a group of students led by V. N. Davydov, the leading actor of the Alexandrinsky Theater. The student troupe enjoyed great success, in all the capital newspapers they wrote about their performances and everywhere they especially noted the student Shverubovich, calling him a nugget. Special epithets were awarded the timbre of his voice, as well as his plasticity.

Since 1896, Vasily was accepted into the troupe of the professional theater of AS Suvorin, while remaining a student lawyer. Then Shverubovich turned into Kachalov. Attributed to the idea of such a pseudonym F. Chaliapin, who was a friend of Basil. In the summer of 1986, Basil played more than 35 performances. After such a vacation, he realized that his life is a theater, and left the university.

In January 1900 Kachalov went to conquer Moscow and was given the role of Tsar Berendey in the fairy tale "The Snow Maiden", staged by Stanislavsky at the Moscow Art Theater, where he then served for 48 years and where he played leading roles in theatrical performances.

IN AND. Kachalov received the highest state award - the Order of Lenin, in 1936 he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR, and in 1943 he received the Stalin Prize.

In 1948, the brilliant actor died of lung cancer.

Opening a small scene

On October 4, 2012, the Kachalov Theater (Kazan) opened a new 222th theatrical season, which was the denominator of the fact that the troupe had a Small Scene. This new hall is designed to accommodate up to 170 spectators, and the seats will be arranged in different ways at the performances: in the traditional way - on one side of the stage, around the stage - from all sides, or from two or three sides of it. As for each specific performance will be located spectator seats, depends on the decision of the director. According to the actors of the V. Kachalov Theater, on the small stage the performances turn out to be quite different than the large one, the interpretation of the images changes, the relationship takes place on a different level, even the character's characters become different. In this room, there is another atmosphere, more trusting, there is no longer a lie or a replay, it is necessary to live even stronger here, because the viewer can see everything.

Reconstruction of the building

Kazan Academic Theater. Kachalov more than 10 years was under reconstruction, which was completed only by the end of 2014. On the opening day of the theater, the comedy "Wedding" by M. Zoshchenko was presented. During the reconstruction, the stage, the auditorium, the backstage section, and also the lobby were renovated. The stage was equipped with new technical means - a turning circle, lifting, light and sound equipment. In the auditorium, flooring, ceiling, doors, armchairs, curtains, chandeliers were replaced, boxes were reconstructed. The behind-the-scenes part of the theater was expanded, for which it was required to make an addition to the theater, now for artists created comfortable conditions - make-up rooms designed for three people, and not for six, as before, each equipped with a bathroom and a shower. Also the renewed church of the Melpomene named after V. I. Kachalov - the theater in Kazan - now has a rehearsal hall with a large area, workshops, a museum premise, large rooms for storing costumes and props.

The management of the theater today

To date, Alexander Yakovlevich Slavutsky is the director and artistic director of the V. Kachalov Theater. The theater (Kazan) under his sensitive leadership develops, opens new horizons, expands the repertoire. Alexander Yakovlevich himself is an honored art worker of Russia and People's Artist of Russia, as well as of Tatarstan, a laureate of State Prizes.

The current head of the theater was born in 1947 in Chelyabinsk, he graduated professional studio there at the Zwilling Theater, after which he was an actor of the Theater of the Young Spectator. Then he graduated from the directing department at the Higher Theater School named after B.B. V. Shchukin. In the theater named after V.I. Kachalov serves since 1994, first he served as the chief director, and from 2007 became artistic director-director.

Theatrical company

Kazan Kachalova Theater is a troupe of 39 professional and talented artists of all ages. Among them are thirteen honored artists of the Republic of Tatarstan and three, awarded the title of People's Artist.

Repertoire

Theater Kachalova (Kazan) repertoire offers for spectators of different ages. Among the performances there are productions for children, such as "Little Red Riding Hood", "Golden Key, or The Adventures of Pinocchio", "Doctor Aibolit" and many others.

An extensive repertoire for adults is offered to the audience by the VI Kachalov Theater. The theater (Kazan) demonstrates for this age category the following performances: "Family strife with an outsider" based on the play of S. Lobozyorov, "Circle square" by V. Kataev, "American whore" I. Kvirikadze, "Dust in the eyes" E. Labish and Many other classical and modern plays.

Reviews about the performances

Nowadays, you can easily find reviews about any theater or performance in numerous forums on interests. What do the audience of the VI Kachalov Theater write? He always gives his ideas at full sold-out, the spectators leave almost only enthusiastic reviews about the theater, about its productions and about what beautiful and talented actors are involved in the performances.

Tour

Active tours are conducted by artists of the Kachalov troupe. The theater carries its performances to other cities in Russia, where they are always accepted for "cheers", and all the performances are held with full notice. Also, artists go abroad, successfully participate in theatrical festivals and conquer foreign public.

Excursion "Service entrance"

The Kachalov Theater recently launched a project called "Official Entry". This is an excursion for the audience, which gives them the opportunity to see the theater from the inside, as its actors see. The role of guides was taken up by the artists themselves, who know more than anyone the mysterious world of the backstage. The audience can see the hall where the rehearsals take place; A sham shop where scenery is created or restored to performances; Sewing workshop, in which sewing, changing and restoring costumes. In the artist's study you can see sketches of future scenery. In the make-up room - make-up, wigs and mustaches, and the bravest can even experience the magic of reincarnation. The requisitioning shop will allow you to get acquainted with the way props are manufactured and stored - sham burgers, revolvers, masks and much more.

Also, viewers have a unique opportunity to visit the stage and understand how artists see the hall, how they feel.

How to get there

The Kachalov Theater (Kazan) is located along Bauman Street, house No. 48. The nearest metro station with the most convenient access to the theater is Kremlyovskaya. Near the theater building are: the cinema "Rodina", school number 5, Business Center, Theater for Young People. The nearest streets are Mussa Jalil and Kawi Najmi.