Exhibition dedicated to the International Theater Day in the branch library N1 named after M.E

Today, libraries are faced with a reduction in readership, are forced to look for new forms of attracting users and expand cooperation with institutions of the socio-cultural sphere. The reader-viewer is offered a new format of meeting with the book, the contact of two inseparable worlds - literature and theater.

School librarians of the Kurchatov district of Chelyabinsk presented the experience of interaction between the library and the theater at the city seminar, which took place on March 1, 2018.

Taking into account the interests and needs of our readers, school libraries continue to search for new, non-traditional and effective forms of work that carry not only cognitive information, but are spectacular, bright, and emotional.

Already at the entrance one could feel the theatrical atmosphere. The participants of the city seminar were greeted by cheerful buffoons (students of school No. 12 in Chelyabinsk), offering them to get acquainted with quotes from famous successful people.

The library plus the theater is a wonderful community that can bear fruit in the field of developmental reading for children, adolescents, and even adult readers. According to library tradition, the occasion for the production is the anniversary of a favorite children's writer.

Undoubtedly “the theater of the book is a creative reading of a work, lived through the acting skills of the reader ... Translation literary text into a special stage language is done in order to auditorium a man came into the reading room. For a performance, it is enough to reach out to the shelf, take a book and make a performance out of it: revive the text through the game, movement, music ... "(Russian teacher O. Galakhova)

Theatrical events help to solve many urgent problems:

Promote the work of a particular writer;

To educate a competent reader with a high culture of choice and evaluation of what is read;

Introduce children to artistic and literary creativity.

Organization of thematic exhibitions of book publications on theatrical art, acquaintance of the reader with the works based on which theatrical performances are carried out. Thematic book exhibitions about actors, theater and theatrical art are aimed at expanding the readership and audience.

Forms of activity may include elements of a theatrical game and are an effective form of attracting the younger generation to reading. An element of a library performance can be a quiz that activates thinking young viewers, so you can use the "hints" books containing answers to questions.

One of the creative forms of modern library work with children and adolescents is library theatrical performances, excerpts from the works of classics and contemporaries, staged fairy tales, theatrical games, colorful processions of literary heroes.

Showing performances small form in the library is a great opportunity to acquaint readers with the activities of the theater and theatrical art in general, and thus in a playful way, closest to the perception of the child, there will be an acquaintance with the library fund.

In schools, librarians often work collaboratively with leaders theater studios: this is the choice of a book for staging, conversations about the main characters, a story about the author of the work, joint rehearsals. We are sure that such interaction between the theater and the library is carried out in many schools in our city. After all, it's interesting!

For the seminar, a mini-performance "Undergrowth" was prepared by students of the branch "Lyceum No. 35 of Chelyabinsk". Bright and talented stars theatrical circle no one was left indifferent.

It was also possible to maintain the theatrical atmosphere of the seminar through the interior of the theatrical buffet — a tablecloth with heavy fringe, a samovar, and wicker vases with refreshments.

All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and folk art and "Art Project TOGETHER" present the exhibition "The Theater in leading role". The exhibition will run from March 17 to May 1. The exposition will demonstrate the contribution of various artists to the work on the theatrical image. The central event of the exhibition will be showing the general public a collection of graphic works by the artist Georgy Toidze. 15 portraits of the stars of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters in stage costumes (1971-1980) provided by the famous family Soviet sculptor and graphics. Among them are portraits of the first persons of the Russian opera and ballet scene: Galina Ulanova, Natalia Bessmertnova, Vladimir Atlantov, Boris Shtokolov, Alexander Godunov.

Also, the exhibition "Theatre in the Leading Role" will feature rare exhibits from the funds of the State Central theater museum named after A. A. Bakhrushin, All-Russian Museum Association musical culture and private collections. Among the exhibits are paintings and graphic works, theatrical costumes, posters, photographs, sketches of costumes and scenery for performances.

In addition, the exhibition will feature portraits of our contemporaries Diana Vishneva, Maria Alexandrova and Kristina Kretova by Maria Suvorova. On other canvases of the artist, scenes of rehearsals of actors, ballet dancers and orchestra are depicted.

Portraits of stars of music and drama theater complemented by original costumes and other elements of artistic design of the performance. Visitors will be able not only to see the images of actors in different images, but also to see the artist’s stage costume itself, as well as the process of working on it, reflected in the sketches of theater artists Alexander Golovin, Simon Virsaladze, Evgeny Spassky and others.

“A holistic image in such a synthetic art form as theater is created by the efforts of many artists: a director, set designer, composer, costume designer,” says Yulia Ambartsumyan, curator of the exhibition, head of the Art Project TOGETHER. - They all speak to the viewer through the Actor and stage action. At the moment when the action is stopped, we can take a closer look at those details that are inaccessible to momentary perception.

Selected works:

George Toizdze. Alla Sizova as Ophelia. "Hamlet". Composer D.D. Shostakovich. Ballet. Mariinskii Opera House.

George Toidze. Vladimir Atlantov as Cavardossi. "Yearning". G. Puccini. Opera. Big theater.

George Toidze. Natalia Bessmertnova as Anastasia. "Ivan groznyj". Composer S.S. Prokofiev. Opera. Mariinskii Opera House.

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“Together Art Project” was created by Yulia Ambartsumyan and represents different trends in art. main goal creative association is the holding of major exhibitions in Russia and abroad.

Yulia Ambartsumyan graduated from Moscow State University with two specializations: a lawyer and a specialist in intercultural communications. Studied art with leading specialists of the Pushkin Museum im. Pushkin, State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow Museum contemporary art. She also graduated from the Moscow Design School "Details" with a degree in Art in Design. Currently studying at Sotheby's London in the direction of "Art as an investment". In 2009, as part of the Year of Russia in France, she organized evenings and exhibitions at the French Embassy on an ongoing basis, dedicated to culture and art of both countries. Since 2010, she has been a personal consultant on the formation of private collections, as well as an art dealer for a number of well-known contemporary Russian artists. In 2016, she held a joint Russian-British exhibition "Our friend Larionov" in Moscow

Officials supported the idea to hold a year of theater in Russia in 2018. The initiator of this idea at the end of last year was the head of the Union of Theater Workers Alexander Kalyagin. The head of the Ministry of Culture liked this idea, so he reported it to the President. After the approval of the head of state, the final decision was made to hold a thematic year.

Officials noted that, despite the difficult economic situation, culture, in particular the theater, should be given sufficient attention. The fact is that theatrical activity plays an important role in the life of society - it forms views on life, helps to make decisions and simply fills a person's need for beauty.

The theaters of the capital and St. Petersburg are almost always completely filled, but in other regions and cities there is a completely different situation. Due to lack of funding, there are no tours, the number of shows is reduced, and ticket sales are falling significantly. The head of the Ministry of Culture noted that funding theatrical activities insufficient and remains at the level of 2014. There was a sharp jump, a significant breakthrough in theatrical business, and ticket sales last year rose to 5.3 billion rubles. But this is still not enough for full development.

Holding the year of the theater in 2018 in Russia will solve several important tasks:

1. To popularize real art among a wide range of people, including young people and the younger generation.
2. Increase the number of tours and shows in regional theaters.
3. To give an opportunity to declare their talent to young actors.
4. Make theater a part of everyone's life.

The program of the year of the theater

And although the decision that 2018 will be the year of the theater has already been finally made, the program has not yet been developed. Alexander Kalyagin on the STD official website turned to his colleagues and asked them to hold meetings of organizations and think about how to spend the year of the theater. The head of the Union of Theater Workers noted that one should not count on an increase in funding, but this should not become an obstacle to holding bright and eventful events that will help people get to know real art, plunge into the world of theatrical magical action. Kalyagin urged to take part in the compilation of active people.

And although so far there is no program for celebrating the year of the theater, obviously, as part of the decision made by officials, the following events will be held:

1. Various festivals of federal, regional and local level.
2. Competitions for young talents.
3. Tours of famous theater groups.
4. Shows of new performances in theaters.

Each region will have its own program of events. Alexander Kalyagin noted that this year theater figures should not look like beggars and ask for money to hold certain events.

The head of the Union of Theater Workers plans to collect all ideas and thoughts regarding the year of the theater before September 5th. It is obvious that shortly after this date the program of the event will be drawn up and agreed upon.

Realities and prospects of theater in Russia in 2018

At the All-Russian Theater Forum, which took place in May in the city of Sochi, Alexander Kalyagin said that the theater was and remains essential part society. He noted that holding a thematic year would be an excellent occasion to remind everyone of this. Theater figures from all regions of Russia gathered at the Forum, and for a few days Sochi turned into a real cultural capital.

Almost all speakers spoke about sore points, namely, about such serious problems:

1. Lack of funding. Lack of funds leads to the need to reduce performances. In many regions, there are no tours, since the local authorities do not participate in the life of the theater in any way, that is, they do not allocate funds from the budget.
2. Low wages and their delays. This problem has been relevant for a long period in many regions, especially remote ones. In this regard, young talented artists do not want to engage in art.
3. No repairs. Many cultural buildings are in a terrible state, because for decades no funds have been allocated for repairs.

Although according to statistics, over the past couple of years, the number of tour shows has increased by 20%. Medinsky said that in 2015 the number of federal tour shows reached almost a thousand. The country is in a difficult financial situation, but people continue to go to the theater. Over the past three years, the amount of finance received from ticket sales has grown by 70%. These indicators give hope to theatrical figures that not all is lost.

Alexander Kalyagin has repeatedly noted that holding a year of the theater gives a chance for the development of theatrical business. This does not mean that they will ask for money, but they will still be able to attract the attention of officials and ordinary people to existing problems. At the same time, this is an excellent opportunity to bring real art to the masses.

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The year of culture is dedicated to the thematic book exhibition The theater is full... V library-branch №1 them. M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin. The exhibition is dedicated to international day theater, established in 1961 by the IX Congress International Institute theater (MIT). International Theater Day is celebrated annually March 27.

As you know, in translation from ancient Greek, the word "theater" means "a place where they look." Mention of the first theater production dates back to 2500 BC. e. It is believed that the development of theatrical craft in Russia began with the court theater of the 17th century.

Today, International Theater Day is not just a professional holiday for stage masters, it is a holiday for millions of spectators.

The epigraph to the exhibition "The theater is already full ..." were the words of N.V. Gogol: "The theater is such a department from which you can say a lot to the world." Here are books about the history of foreign and Russian theater, Russian actors and playwrights.

"The theater is the art of reflecting": book exhibition dedicated to the Theater Day

Every year on March 27, an international holiday is celebrated all over the planet - World Theater Day. In Russia, 2016 is declared the Year of Greece, we hope this will contribute to the study dramatic art, because it is with the ancient Greek tragedies that the history of the theater begins, continued in European theatrical traditions.

Employees of the research department invite students, undergraduates, graduate students, teachers of FEFU to visit the exhibition "Theater is the art of reflection." This exhibit features publications late XIX- early 20th century from the fund of a rare and valuable book of the Scientific Library.

Touching the origins of dramatic art, readers can get acquainted with the tragedies of Aeschylus and Seneca, the comedies of Aristophanes, Menander, Terence, Plautus, published by the Moscow and Leningrad publishing houses "Academy" in the 1930s.

The best works of world drama can be read in translations of Russian classics, as well as in the original language. For example, historical scenes"The Age of Renaissance" by Count Gobineau, translated from French by N. Gorbov (M., 1918); tragedy I.V. Goethe "Egmon" translated by Yu.N. Verkhovsky (M., 1938), "Faust" translated by N.A. Kholodkovsky (M., 1936). A series " Selected works German and French writers” (edited by S.A. Manstein) the exhibition presents F. Schiller’s analytical drama “Mary Stuart” on German. The introductory article to it contains biographical information in Russian. Collected works of W. Shakespeare on English language, published in New York, features colorful illustrations. complete collection Molière's works translated by Yu.V. Veselovsky with a critical biographical essay by E.V. Anichkov was published in Moscow in the 1930s.

Among the well-known dramatic works Russian classics: "Boris Godunov" A.S. Pushkin, "The Power of Darkness" L.N. Tolstoy, "Thunderstorm" and "Forest" by A.N. Ostrovsky.

For the first time, the pages of the illustrated magazine Teatral (1880-1890s) are displayed at the exposition. It published plays with a commentary on their first production on stage. In the section "Modern Review" correspondents from different cities of Russia (Vyatka, Kyiv, Nizhny Novgorod, Tomsk, etc.) talked about the benefits famous artists, repertoires and premieres of famous theater companies. "Dramatic Chronicle" covered theatrical events in Moscow and St. Petersburg, presented statistical data on the number of performances held during the month. Particularly interesting are the notes on provincial and folk village theatres. In addition, publications of a methodological nature were placed in the journal, for example, the essay “Our Drama Courses” by A.K. Molotov, an article by A. Voskresensky, etc. In an advertisement for the Teatral magazine for 1898, an “Index of 953 plays for amateur performances with designation of roles by role and necessary scenery” compiled by N.G. Leontiev.

The works presented at the exhibition from the fund of a rare and valuable book can be studied not only by culturologists, theater critics, philologists, journalists, but also by everyone who is interested in theatrical art.

S.A. Baubekova