Russian Academic Theater named after Volkov: address, repertoire, photos and reviews

Russian Academic Drama Theater. F. Volkova is one of the oldest in Russia. He is already over 260 years old. Today his repertoire is rich and diverse. The theater is considered one of the best in our country.

History of the theater

The Volkov Theater (Yaroslavl) began its creative career in the 18th century. It is named after its founder. The theater was opened as a merchant's son Fyodor Grigorievich Volkov. He assembled the first troupe, which included people of different professions, not related to art.

The first performances were held in a leather barn. Soon, Fedor built a special room for his theater. F. Volkov invested in art not only the soul, but also great material means. On his money, decorations were made and costumes were sewed. Soon the amateur troupe was invited to the capital, where she stayed to live and work.

With the departure from Yaroslavl Fyodor Grigorievich and his troupe, the cultural life in the city has not subsided. The development of art in 1777, the governor of the region, AP Melgunov, took up the job. He strongly encouraged the development of art in the city.

In the late 19th century, the Russian Academic Drama Theater. F. Volkova became famous throughout Russia and was recognized as one of the best in the country. On his stage, many great artists made their debut. Among them Leonid Sobinov. This world famous opera tenor began his creative career as a mere extras and grew up to the soloist of the Imperial Theaters. The Yaroslavl stage nurtured a large number of talents, which later decorated the leading Moscow and St. Petersburg stage.

The year 1911 became significant for the theater. Firstly, a new building was built for him with an auditorium for a thousand seats. Secondly, he was named Fedor Volkov.

In the 20-30's. The repertoire consisted of Russian classics. A special place in it was occupied by the works of AN Ostrovsky.

Yaroslavl Drama became the first provincial theater, where the work of A. Tolstoy "Peter I" was staged. The premiere was attended by the author himself, who appreciated the work of the actors who played the main roles.

During the Second World War many actors left for the front. At that harsh time in the repertoire were works that corresponded to the time. It was a military drama.

In the 50s the company was replenished with young staff - graduates of the capital's universities.

Since 1996 to the present day the main director of the theater is Vladimir Bogolepov.

Building

In this article there is a photo on which you can see what the FG Volkov Theater looks like today.

The building in which it is located was built in 1911. Interiors and facades were created by the architect Nikolai Spirin, who won the competition, which jury was a commission from Moscow, headed by F. Shekhtel.

N. Spirin created the building, unprecedented in its scale for the province. It was built for two years. Even at the grand opening of the new building, V. Nemirovich-Danchenko himself was present.

The first room in which the theater lived at the end of the 19th century was built by the architect Pankov, at the same place where the new one is now located. But at the beginning of the 20th century, there was a need to build a new building for rehearsals and theater shows, as the old one was decaying much.

In 2012-2015, the room underwent a large-scale reconstruction. The mechanics of the scene was improved. The theater was equipped with the latest technology. The stage tablet was covered with a tree of special varieties and is very durable.

Also during the renovation the facade was restored. The foundation was protected against water, since under the building there is an underground river.

The light and sound equipment was updated on both stages.

The interior of the foyer on the first floor of the building was radically changed. Now it is decorated with stucco molding. Lights and beautiful doors were installed. The foyer of the second floor has also undergone changes. His ceiling was painted. On the floor is a new parquet floor.

During the reconstruction, the building was brought exactly to the kind that was conceived by its architect N. Spirin. But, due to the fact that the First World War began, he could not realize all the plans.

During the overhaul, the buffet was completely transformed. In it, sound equipment was installed and now it is a full-fledged stage site.

F. Volkov

The Volkov Theater is named after an outstanding actor who lived in the 18th century. Fedor Grigorievich was born in 1729. He was a versatile personality and possessed many kinds of art.

F. Volkov was from a merchant family. In 1750 he founded a public theater in Yaroslavl, which he kept on his own money.

The troupe that Fyodor Grigoryevich collected gathered from former seminarians, clerks, merchants, craftsmen, etc. The level of their acting was much higher than the amateur one. This theater attracted the attention of St. Petersburg.

In 1752 the Yaroslavl troupe received an invitation to work in the capital. In the same year, the artists left their hometown and moved to St. Petersburg.

The best actors of the theater were sent by the Empress Elizabeth to study. Having received education, they became the core of the first professional theater company in Russia.

Fedor Volkov is considered the founder of the Russian theater. His successor, I. Dmitrevsky, opened the first acting school in the capital.

Performances

The Volkova Theater offers its repertoire to the audience as follows:

• "Brad together."
• "Two poor Romanians speaking Polish."
• "Zoykina apartment."
• "Month in the village."
• "Romeo and Juliet".
• "Theatrical Blues".
• "Man and gentleman."
• "Untitled".
• "Green Zone".
• "He did not return from battle."
• "Tartuffe".

And others.

Visitors to the theater

Very often, the Volkov Theater (Yaroslavl) takes guests on its stage. The poster offers him this season the following productions of visiting troupes:

• "Sharabaniada".
• "Who created the miracle."
• "Romeo and Jeanette".

"Sharabaniada" is a concert-apartment, thinking about art and real feelings.

The performance of the Ivanovo drama "The Miracle Worker" tells the story, which actually happened in the 19th century. In it, viewers will find the answer to the question: "Is it possible to teach a person" to see "the world"?

"Romeo and Jeanette". This is another production of the Ivanovo Drama Theater. The play raises the age-old question of what love is and whether it is the feeling of those victims who are being solved for it.

Troupe

The Volkov Theater assembled on its stage beautiful, talented artists.

Troupe:

• Vadim Astashin.
• Irina Veselova.
• Mikhail Yemelyanov.
• Semyon Ivanov.
• Tatyana Isaeva.
• Sergey Karpov.
• Alexey Kuzmin.
• Daria Makarova.
• Oleg Novikov.
• Tatyana Pozdnyakova.
• Yevgenia Rodina.
• Valery Sokolov.
• Olga Stark.
• Sergey Tsepov.
• Vladimir Shibankov.

And many others.

Festivals

The Volkov Theater is the creator and organizer of two major festivals. They are held every year. The first of them is called the "International Volkovsky Festival." The best theater companies from all over the world take part in it. An indispensable condition for all contestants is that they must show performances based on the works of Russian playwrights in their own language.

The second festival, organized by the Yaroslavl Drama, is called "The Future of Theater Russia". It is held for the youth. Students of higher and secondary specialized theatrical, cinematographic, musical educational institutions, as well as universities and colleges of culture and art take part in it.

Rules for viewers

The Volkov Theater developed the following rules, which must be observed without fail for every spectator, regardless of age. Each visitor must have his own ticket with him. If you are late and did not have time to enter the hall before the third bell rang, you will not be able to take your place if you bought a ticket to the ground. The kapeldiner will offer you to sit in a box or close to the entrance. To sit down in its place will be possible only during the intermission.

You can not bring food and drinks to the hall. Outer clothing must be put in the wardrobe. During the performance, mobile phones must be disconnected. It is forbidden to make photo and video of the productions.

It is allowed to pass into the hall with small handbags, small backpacks, bagets, briefcases.

How to get there

Everyone who is first going to the play, the question arises: "Where is the Volkov Theater?". It is located near the Vlasyevsky Garden and the Church of Elijah the Prophet. His address is Volkov Square, house number 1.

You can get to the theater by trolleybus №9. Or by bus number 19k, 44, 2, 33, 14 and 42. And also by shuttle bus number 51, 91, 36, 80, 99, 44m, 73, 97, 37, 87, 71, 98, 61, 46 , 94, 47, 96 and 84. The stop is called Volkov Square.