Kazakh
State Academic Drama Theater named after M. O. Auezov was founded in 1926, 13
January in Kyzyl-Orda. The first staging of the theater was the tragedy
"Enlik-Qebek» by M.Auezov and "Altyn Sakina" by K. Kemengeruly.
Formation and creative development of the national theater is closely linked
with the names of such prominent figures as S. Kozhamkulov, K. Kuanyshbayev, Y.
Omirzakov, K. Badyrov, K. Zhandarbekov, and many other "natural talent,
titans of art" actors. Including an improviser I. Baizakov, well
known singer A. Kashaubayev, K. Munaitpasov. And alsoZ. Atabayeva, M. Shamova, A. Abdullina, Sh. Bayzakova,
O. Kashaubayeva, Zh. Shanina and D. Ongarbayevs actively participated in the
life of the theater. The first directors of the theater are S. Kozhamkulov, Zh.
Shanin, K. Kuanyshbayev.
The role of art in public life, which gradually
adapted to the new life, to changes in the social structure, is great. In 20 -
30th years of the last century, the Kazakh people were in distress, and the
Kazakh intelligency understood the importance of the role of education and
culture, and art for the people, so many figures as Zh. Aimauytov, M. Auezov,
Zh. Shanin, K. Satbayev, O. Bekov and others actively participated in the
opening and development of the Kazakh theater. Among them was the head of the
Kazakh National Commissariat of Education S. Saduakasov, as well as the first
director of the theater, who distinguished by his creative - economic
organizational work D. Adilov, and etc.
October 5, 1926, Zh. Shanin was a theater director,
artistic director, and plays a very important role in the formation of the
theater. The first professional film director, playwright, and critic,
organizer Zh. Shanin in 1927 together with a group of artists was in the
Ethnographic concert in Moscow, and returned successfully. He worked in the
theater it is equivalent to ten years of the works before moving in 1932 to the
Kyrgyz Drama Theatre chief director.
In October 5, 1926, Zh. Shanin was a theater director,
artistic director, and plays a very important role in the formation of the
theater. The first professional director, playwright, critic, organizer Zh.
Shanin in 1927 together with a group of artists was in the Ethnographic concert
in Moscow, and returned successfully. He worked in the theater is equivalent to
ten years of the works before moving in 1932 to the Kyrgyz Drama Theatre as a
chief director.
In 1928 theatre moved to the new capital of republic
Almaty, and in 1930s new creative power joined to the theatre collective. AmongthemK. Baiseitov, K. Beyisov, Sh. Zhienkulova, M. Erzhanov, Zh. Elebekov, K. Karmysov, S. Telgarayev, A.
Khasenov, K. Adilshinov, Zh. Ogizbayev, A. Zholymbetov, R. Yesimzhanova, R.
Koishybayeva, Sh. Aimanov, S. Maikanova, G.Syzdykovaandothers.
M. Auezov, who was head of the literary department in
1932 – 1938, plays a big and important role in the development of the theatre.
A great artist of words in his plays and articles contributed to determining
the direction of the national theatre. He translated the masterpieces of world
dramaturgy, worked to enrich the repertoire.
In May 1933, the performance "Enlik - Qebek"
by M. Auezov was once again staged by the direction of M. Nasonov, this
performance was the first work of the Kazakh professional stage designer K.
Kozhykov. In 1932 - 1934 years artist worked productively in theater and
was directed to Art Studio at the Bolshoi Theater (Big Theatre) in Leningrad,
now the Mariinsky Theatre, for two years he studied with famous artists V. M.
Khodasevich, A. G. Tyschler and M. Z. Levina. After returning he was an artist
of performances "Abay", "Othello", "Eugene
Grande", "Marabay", "Shansharlar" and etc., and then
moved into the sphere of movie.
National dramaturgy began to form and develop. In this
theatre first of all became had staged the plays of M.Auezov, K. Kemengerov,
Zh. Shanin and I. Zhansugurov, S.Seifullin, B. Mailin, G.Musrepov, S.Mukanov,
Sh. Khusainov, A. Tazhibaev, A. Abishevs, and others. From world dramaturgy
staged the plays of Shakespeare, Moliere, K. Goldoni, A. Ostrovsky, N. Gogol,
and M. Gorky.
In
1933-34 music studio was separated from the theater, the actors with a talent
for singing move there. Cultural centers are by far the largest and most
important centers of art - Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abai, Zhambyl
Republican Philharmonic, "Kazakhconcert" collectives that are created
on the foundation of musical theater, which seceded from the theater named
after M. Auezov.
In 1936,
they participated in a successful past ten-day (decade) of
Kazakh literature and art in Moscow.K. Kuanyshbayev
played a role in the opera "Kyz - Zhibek", Y. Omirzakov, K. Badyrov,
Sh. Aimanov performed the role in the opera "Zhalbyr", and some of
the actors have participated in crowd scenes.
In 1937
to the theatre has been appropriated the status of "Academic".
In 1930-1950 on the stage were the performances by the
best samples of national and world drama.Over their creation worked guest directors - M. N.
Sokolov, M. B. Nasonov, I. B. Borov, M. A. Sokolovsky, M. Goldblatt.
On the stage of the main theater works the second
generation of the Kazakh theater stage direction, graduates from GITIS A.
Tokpanov and N. Beysekov and A. Ismailov. In 1940, director A. Tokpanov staged
the performance "Abay" by M. Auezov, and it became a great artistic
success of the theater. In the performances, such as "Khan Kene",
"Night peals", "Our guys", etc. used songs from the
collection of «500 Kazakh songs" by A. V. Zatayevich for the musical
design, and on the performance of "Abay" composer A. Zhubanov
specially wrote music.
Since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War (WW II)
a few theater actors went to the front, actors of the theater were inthe brigade of performing artists on the front
lines. In theater were performances which inspiring public and youth by
spirit. At that time, theater "Mossovet" (Moscow City Council),
Central United Film Studio, which temporarily moved to Almaty, is well
influenced to the creative work of the theatre.
In the 40s many romantic images played Zh.
Zhalmukhamedova, Kh. Bokyeva, Sh. Zhandarbekova, B. Rimova, and on this stage
comprehensively manifested acting, directing talents of Sh. Aimanov.
In 50th the theater has replenished with a talented
generation of N. Zhanturin, who graduated from the Theatre Institute in
Tashkent, Y. Nogaybyaev, T. Zhailybayev, M. Baizakova were educated at the
Institute of Theatrical Arts in Moscow (from GITIS), Z. Sharipova, graduated
from High School Screen actors in Almaty and other artists. In 1954, among the
arrived from Moscow was a citizen Karas Karimov, who was head of the troupe, he
worked all his life for the good of the theater.
In 1946, in honor of the 20 - anniversary of the
theater was awarded the Order "Red Banner of Labor."
In 1952, the USSR State Prize for the play
"Abay" (directed by Sh.Aymanov, artist V. V. Golubovich and
performers K. Kuanyshbayev, K. Badyrov, Kh. Bokyeva, S. Kozhamkulov, R.
Koyshybaeva, Y. Omirzakov).
In 50 years on the stage, at the same time with
historical performances were productions describing peaceful society, the
creative labor of contemporary life, and their actions towards the creation of
a just society. In 1956, was staged the play "Shokhan Valikhanov" by
S. Mukanov, in 1957 "Enlik - Qebek" by M.Auezov, "Maira" by
S.Mukanov. In general, there are many achievements in the stage of formation
and development of national dramaturgy. And in the same period comedy genreis flourished. K. Shangytbaev and K.
Baiseitov were played in comedies "Oh, these girls!", “Oh, these
gentlemen's!”. K. Mukhamedzhanov has become widely known for his roles in
performance of "The wolf cub under a cap", "Matchmaker has
arrived". At that time, performances were staged by the plays of T.
Akhtanov, A. Tarazi, K. Iskak, S. Zhunisov, O. Bodykov, E. Dombaev, O. Bokei,
D. Isabekov and many others.
In 1958 theater had participated in ten – day (decade)
of Kazakh literature and art in Moscow, was shown the performances “Enlik –
Qebek” (M. Auezov), “Shokhan Ualokhanov” (S. Mukanov), “Poets tragedy” (“Akan
seri – Aktokty” G. Musrepov), “Zhalgyz agash orman emes” (A. Tazhibayev) and
“The Taming of the Shrew” (Shakespeare).
In 10 august 1961 by the decision of the Council of
Ministers of the KazSSR to the Kazakh State Academic Drama Theatre was given
the name of the great word artist M Auezov.
At that time there were performances "The Taming
of the Shrew", "Othello", "Richard III" by
Shakespeare, "The Marriage" by Gogol, "El perro del hortelano"(Dog in the Manger) by Lope de Vega,
"Little Tragedies" by Pushkin, "Woman’s fate"
by M. Kaoru, "Don Juan or love to geometry" M. Frisch, "The
House of Bernarde Alba" G. Lorca," Stepdaughter" by Pirandello,
"The Cabal of Hypocrites" by Mikhail Bulgakov, "Uncle
Vanya" by Chekhov and other plays decorated, complemented repertoire
expanded creative horizon of the theater. The role of Moliere by Zhanturin in
the performance "The Cabal of Hypocrites" by M. Bulgakov, directed by
A. Mazhurin (translated by A. Suleimenov), the role of uncle Vanya in "My
lovely uncle" by Chekhov ("Uncle Vanya", trans. A. Kekilbayev)
which directed by A. Mambetov became achievement, success of Kazakh scene.
In the 1960s, successfully worked a chief director A.
Madyievskii. Since the beginning of the 60s began a period of revival of
national directing. And here the role of M. Auezov theatre is great. Because of
the constellation of directors such as B. Omarov, A. Mambetov and the first
graduates of the directing department of the Faculty of Theatre Conservatory
named after Kurmangazy Zh. Omarov, R. Seytmetov, K. Zhetpisbayev, A. Pashkov,
V. Pusyrmanov and E. Obaev, M. Bayserkenov, Sh. Zulkash, S. Asylkhanov with the
first Kazakh professional director A. Tokpanov almost all are workedfor the benefit of the theater.
It should
be noted the name of the eminent theatre director, figure of arts, People's hero
Azirbaizhan Mambetov. His career he began in the 60s, about 40 years he was the
artistic director of the theater, and his famous performances "Mother's
Field" (Sh. Aitmatov, scenes version of B. Lvov -Anokhin), "Blood and
sweat" (A . Nurpeisov), "Karagoz", "Karakipchak
Koblandy", "Abay" by M. Auezov, "Kozy Korpesh - Bayan
Sulu" (G.Musrepov), "My favorite uncle" ("Uncle
Vanya", Anton Chekhov, translated by A . Kekilbayev), "Climbing
to the Mount Fuji" (Sh. Aitmatov, K. Mukhamedzhanov), "We are not
angels" (K. Mukhamedzhanov), "Coriolanus" (Shakespeare,
translated by H. Yergaliev), "Oedipus Rex" (Sophocles, translated by
H. Yergaliev), and many other performances have brought new content and a new
form of directing, raised to a new level of quality of the national performing
arts.
In 1966
for the performance "Mother's Field" (directed by A.Mambetov, artist
A. Nenashev, performers S. Maykanova, F. Sharipova, B. Rimova);
In 1970,
for the performance "Lenin in the 18th year" (director A.Mambetov,
the performers M. Surtibayev and S. Kozhamkulov) was awarded by the State Prize
of the Kazakh SSR.
In 1973
in Iran in the city of Shiraz was staged performance "Mother's Field".
In 1974,
the performance "Blood and Sweat" (author A.Nurpeisov, directed by A.
Mambetov artist A. Krivoshein and performers A. Ashimov, F.Sharipova, Y.
Nogaybaev) was awarded the State Prize of the USSR.
In the
cultural environment been formed the concept of "theater of
Mambetov", "Mambetovs' epoch". At that time, the theater of M.
Auezov was in festival traveling in the countries of France, Iran, repeatedly
went on tour in Moscow. The people of such major cities as Bishkek, Tashkent,
Nukus, Ufa, Kazan applauded with pleasure to the theater arts of actors.
And there is practically no region and district in the country where the
theater M.Auezov was not on tour. During this period all - round shone with talent
such artists as K. Karmysov, M. Surtibayev, S. Maikanova, B. Rimova, Sh.
Zhandarbekova, A. Musabekova, S. Telgarev, N. Zhanturin, Y. Nogaybayev, F.
Sharipova, A. Moldabekov, E. Zhaisanbayev, R. Auezbayeva, G. Suleimenov, Zh.
Medetbayev, A. Boranbayev, A. Kenzheyev, K. Sultanbayev, U. Sultangazin;
and A. Ashimov, S. Orazbayev, N. Myshbayeva, T. Tasybekova, K. Tastanbekov, R.
Mashurova, T. Zhamankulov, B. Zhangaliyeva, Sh. Akhmetova, M. Utekeshova, and
artists G . Aspetova, T. Meiramov, Zh. Meiramova, N. Tashimova, K. Tleuova, L.AbzelbayevaandotherswhoworkstodayatthetheatreofAstana, wasfamousinthistheatre.
During
this period, came to the stage the second generation of professional set
designers such as M. Erzhanov, D. Suleev, S. Umekenov, M. Zholtayev, at the
beginning of the 70-80-ies came the third generation, as F. Mukanov, E. Tuyakov.
National
composers began writing special music for the play. It is appropriate to name
prominent composers G. Zhubanov and N. Tlendiyev who wrote a lot of music to
the performances of A. Mambetov.
In 1976 the theatre was awarded the Order of “Friendship of Peoples”.
In 1976 for the
performance “My foal” (author O. Bokey, starring K. Tastanbekov) was awarded
the Lenin Komsomol prize.
In 1981, the theater moved to a new building (Abay ave., 103).
In 1984, in France in Nancy have shown the performance "Kozy
Korpesh-Bayan Sulu".
The tragic periods in
the history of the country since December 1986, closed subjects described on
the theatrical stage. The first "swallows" of this became the
performances - dramas directed by A. Mambetov "We are not angels" (K.
Mukhamedzhanov), "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years" (Sh.
Aitmatov), "Geniuses and shadow" (S. Zhunis).
In 1988, the theater became a prize-winner at the I International
Festival of Theatre of Central Asia and Kazakhstan "Nauryz" with the
play "We are not angels" in Almaty.
In 1991, the theater won the award at the IV International Festival of
Theatre of Kazakhstan and Central Asia in Tashkent ("The Day Lasts More
Than a Hundred Years," in the role of Edige - T. Aralbay).
Director and actor A. Ashimov staged a performance based on the novel
"Akbilek" by Zh. Aimauytov, acquitted during those years. Director K. Zhetpisbayev staged a drama "Dos -
Dos Bedel" (M. Auezov) with a real historical standpoint. These
performances from different artistic levels caused a public resonance. It is worth noting that the director K. Zhetpisbayev
put a lot of serious performances on this stage, it must be said, that many creative searches were productive. As a contemporary,
colleague R. Seymetov, he put the complex pieces of the world classics, which
opens new horizons to the theater, his last such work - the tragedy of
Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", similar to the absurd form of
government of the Soviet Union.
In 1988-1992s for the
first time on the stage of the main theater were staged the performances
"Coriolanus" (trans. H. Yergaliev, dir. A.Mambetov), "Oedipus
Rex" by Sophocles (trans. H. Yergaliev, dir. A.Mambetov),
"Medea" by Euripides (trans. K. Zhumagaliyev, dir. A.Pashkov),
tragedies, comedy "Fiesco;
or, the Genoese Conspiracy" by Schiller (dir. F. Zolter), "Don
Juan" Moliere (trans. A. Suleimenov, dir. A. Rakhimov).
A. Rakhimov is a
director, who well feels spirit of the times and society successfully staged
the drama of a young playwright E. Amanshaev "Interrupted lullaby".
The audience very well received performance that gave the bitterness and
sadness December events to every heart by showing social inequalities, a harsh
spiritual condition of society, the spiritual life of the youth.
In 1991, for the performance "Interrupted lullaby" (author E.
Amanshaev, performers: M. Omar, A.Omar)
awarded by Lenin Komsomol Award.
In 1991, during the
formation of the republic's independence Academic Theater was actively involved
in the study of social change, our own history newly. In the period of
formation of independence of the republic was marked by leadership of the
National Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Laureate of the State Prize T.
Zhamankulov, during the period of his leadership there are was search of art -
aesthetic direction, this period is marked by the search for new forms of
theatrical expression. In the laboratory of drama were written plays on the
important topics on request.
The atmosphere in the theater was full of a free spirit, widely
opened the road to creativity and ideas. The directors-directors
A. Rakhimov, capable to
find beautiful combination of tradition and innovation: drama - dialogue "
Постановки А. Рахимова, способного красиво находить сочетание традиций и инноваций: драма - диалоги «Prayer-mat», «Seventh ward», «Staff reduction» (А. Suleimenov, triptych «Situations»), «Dashing time» (М. Auezov, scen.version N. Orazalin), «Kazakhs after
the wedding», "The Age without love "(S. Balgabayev),
"Revenge" (A. Suleimenov);
B. Atabaev
productively worked in those years in the theater, has brought a new
trend in the Kazakh stage: «Sorrow
of mother» (B. Rimova),
«Genghis Khan» (Iran Gaiyp), «Blind people» (M. Maeterlinck, translated by А. Tazhibayev), «Madonna of Algeria» (А. Tasymbekov, K. Iskak),
«Angel with a devilish face» (R. Mukanova), «The Seagull» (А. Chekhov, translated by А. Tokpanov);
K. Sugurbekov,
who died early, the owner of great talent whose performances are multi-dimensional,
that is, cultural - philosophical performances: "At the last moment"
(A. Bekbosyn), "The sin of the morning star" (M. Zhumabaev, scen.version A. Tarazi), "The
Metamorphosis" (F. Kafka scen.version E. Amansha),
"Hello, sadness!"
(D. Amantay), "A
Doll's house" (H. Ibsen),
"Love Poem"
(G. Musrepov);
And performances of T. Al - Tarazi "Princess Turandot" (Gozzi, translated by M. Ahmed
- tore), "Salt desert" (M. Gaparov), and many other
performances of different styles have raised the number of spectators and their
cultural richness.
It should be
noted that there were
considered a new ways to involve the audience to the theatre, collective
started coming out on tour and international festivals. And in those years, started
the traditional theater festival "Theatre Spring".
In 1994 actor S. Orazbayev has received
the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the artistic images on the
stage.
In 1996, the writer - playwright A. Suleimenov has
received the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the triptych
"Situations", directed by A. Rahimov ("Prayer
mat", "The Seventh ward", "Staff
reduction").
The new stage, the
beginning of Independence, the 86-ies the theater drew attention to the
large-scale drama of playwrights A.
Suleimenov, B. Mukai, which raising public - social problems. Also, plays of T. Nurmagambetov, D. Isabekov, T. Abdikov, N. Orazalin, S. Balgabaev, I. Orazbay, I. Saparbay, I.
Vovnyanko, Shahimarden, S. Asylbekov were repeatedly put on the scene.
Creative achievements
of modern members, such as E. Amanshayev, R. Mukanova, R. Otarbayev, Y.
Zhuasbek, D. Amantay, closely entwined
with the theater. The first works of
dramatists of our theatre M. Omarova and A. Bagdat was successfully staged in
the theatres of republic.
In the XXI century
repertoire of theatre, range of creative connections was expanded. During the leadership of an experienced
director Yesmukhan Obaev started to come a lot of spectators, the troupe
regularly been on foreign tours. Artistic director put interesting productions
of the classics: the comedy "Ayman - Sholpan" by M.Auezov and the
tragedy of "Abay", "Inspector" by Gogol, as well as modern
drama " Possessed" ("Baluan Sholak" by D.
Isabekov), "Gypsy Serenade" jointly with T. Aralbaev (I. Saparbay),
"Do not lose hope" (N. Kelimbetov), "The Great and the
thief" (T. Abdikov) together with the young director Y. Nursultan. During this period, many of the
performances from the world classic, for example, - "Before Sunset" (G. Hauptmann,
translated by K. Iskakov, directed by R. Andriasian), "Hamlet"
(Shakespeare, translated by H. Yergaliev, directed by Yu. Haninge - Beknazar),
"Romeo and Juliet" (Shakespeare, translated by A. Kekilbayev, dir.O.
Salimov), " Farhad Shirin" (N.Hikmet, directed by A. Ashimov),
"Marriage" (Nikolai Gogol, translated by O. Kyikymov, director V.
Zakharov), "Arshin-Mal-Alan"
(U. Hajibekov, translated by K. Mukhamedzhanov, directedby T. Al-Tarazi);
historical themes - "Pure Love" (S. Mukhanov, dir. A. Rakhimov),
"Beautiful Kamar" (S. Toraigyrov, stage version Shahimarden),
"Tomiris" (Shahimarden), "Kazakhs" (K. Iskakov Shahimarden,
directed by T. al-Tarazi); from modern drama - "Beauty and the
artist" (T. Akhmetzhan, directed by N. Zhakypbay), "Still alive Khoja
Nasreddin ..." (T. Nurmagambetov), "So goes the world ..." (M.
Sarseke, dir. O. Kenebay), "Laugh or cry?" (Y. Zhuasbek, dir. M.
Akhmanov), "Avalanche" (T. Zhuzhenogly, trans. O. Kyikymov, dir.
A.Kakisheva), "An Evening in the Empire" (S. Asylbekov, dir.
A.Kakisheva), "Yearning and the ghost" (S. Balgabayev, dir.
A.Rakhimov), "Shakarim" (author and director A. Rakhimov), and many other productions have
received a high evaluation of the viewer .
Y. Obaev during his work as artistic director and
theater director efficiently updated repertoire, increased quality, and engaged
in organizational work, nowadays he shares his experience with the young
generation, he is an example for all.
In general, over the
years of independence in the theater of M. Auezov there was a tradition to
invite directors from near and far abroad. Directing solutions, methods of
working with actors: of G. Hajiyev, H. Amir - Temir, N. Zhakypbay, Yu.
Konenkin, K. Kasymov, N. M. Zhumaniyazov, A. Orazbekov, M. Akhmanov, and great
director of Turkmenistan K. Ashir, Uzbek film director O. Salimov, Russian
directors V. Zakharov, playwright - director N. Ptushkina and methods of
working of Lithuanian director J. Vaitkus became a good experience for the
actors.
Time always sets its
own requirements. There was a necessity of modern management for the prosperity
of the work. Since 2013, the theater was headed by the playwright, famous
theater critic Yerkin Zhuasbek, and he began to work in this direction. By order of the Ministry of Culture in
connection with the apportionment activities director and artistic director in
theaters of the Republic, A. Ashimov was appointed as artistic director of theatre
named after M. Auezov. The role of an
outstanding actor, experienced director of Ashimov in determining the creative
direction of the theater is very important, and not small.
Theatre took up the creation of international
projects. The first experiments in this area - the play "Othello" by
the famous Russian playwright, director N. Ptushkina (Shakespeare, translated
by M.Auezov, a stage version of A Bopezhanova), and play "Curse of
Korkut" (Iran - Gaiyp) directed by outstanding Lithuanian director
Y.Vaytkus, which through the image of Korkut comprehended humanity
philosophical thought in a new way.
"Othello" staged in a traditional form, in the format of the
Italian Renaissance has been praised by fans of theatrical art, and "Curse
of Korkut", where freely used
modern technological achievements in 2015 in the international festival in
Kazan has been praised by the international jury. The theater will further
continue such experiments.
Over the past three or four years, the theater's
repertoire added with other significant productions. From national drama - "Tansulu" (G.
Yesim, dir.A. Kakisheva), "And the dream of life .." (Zh. Yergaliev,
dir E.Nursultan), "One Hundred Years of Love" (D. Isabekov, dir A.
Kakisheva),"The Moon and Aisha" (dir. T. Al-Tarazi, Sh Murtaza, a
stage version of Y. Zhuasbek), from the
world classics -"Three sisters" (A. Chekhov, a translated by A. Bopezhanova, dir. R. Andriasyan), "The
Glass menagerie" (T. Williams, translated by A. Suleymenov, dir. A.
Kabdeshova), "Don Cesar de Bazan" (F.
Dyumanuar and A. d'Enneri, trans. and dir. A. Rakhimov).
In April 2015, E. Bilal became the director of the
theater, he began his career with the theater scene and risen to the peak of
professionalism. At this stage, he created unforgettable characters, starting
with the role of the great Abay, up to complex national and international
classical and modern roles, starred in several feature films, television
series, was the anchorman of interesting programs on TV, Famous Artist, engaged in the education of
students in the National Academy of Arts named after T.Zhurgenov, from 2011
worked as deputy director in the theater, and in recent years gained experience
as artistic director at the Theater of
G.Musrepov. Y. Bilal knows the goal and task of the team, even knows the
needs, the needs of the actors, and he began to fruitfully implement the
strategic plans of the theater. Thus, the Kazakh State Academic Drama Theater
of M.Auezov in the city Taraz at the stadium, in the open air shoewed
theatrical performance "Kily Zhol" by Zhabal Yergaliev, which
dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate, with the participation
of 500 people, it was the innovative mega-project of the year. We can say that
this historical and patriotic theme performance is not only in the history of
performing arts of the country, but also from the spiritual experience of very
successful megaproject. And in the long-term plans for the theater, for its
part, considered contribution to the national idea "Mangilik yel."
In the autumn of 2015 the play "And dreaming of life .." (dir.
Y.Nursultan) won Grand - Prix at the international festival "Art -
Ordo" in the Kyrgyz country and the performance "Sultan Baybars"
(directed by Yu. Haninge - Beknazar) also won Grand - Prix at the international
festival named after R. Otarbayev.
The performances of
last season - the play "Accused of Murder" (auth. I. Vovnyanko)
directed by artistic director of theatre A. Ashimov, performance "Do not
part with your beloved..." (author A. Volodin.) directed by A.
Mayemirov, spectators welcomed with
love. And the performance
"Enchanted sword" (directed by A. Kakisheva) based on the
novel of the famous artist I. Esenberlin (scenic version A. Bagdat) became a
worthy gift for the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh Khanate and the 100 -
anniversary of I. Esenberlin. The repertoire of the theater will complement
other more significant, creative works.
The creative
potential of the theater on a high, modern stage. In the group of professional
directors have well-known directors: A. Rakhimov, A. Kakisheva and talented
youth directors Y. Nuraultan, Y. Nurtazin. And form the senior level A.
Ashimov, E. Obayev, T. Zhamankulov stage performances. In the artistic -
production department in due time worked highly skilled, creative professionals
F. Mukanov, K. Akbaev, and today from the performances known meaningful works
of E. Tuyakov, Y. Adisbek, M. Saparov.
And the disciples make-up artist Boris Shcherbakov, who dedicated his
life to the theater, as well as E. Kuantkanovs' students, who held at a high
level work of sound department today also continue the tradition. Sound - directors, light - directors, wardrobe
department, video shop, as well as many other members of the department are
working tirelessly for the sake of art, a beautiful spectacle for the benefit
of the spectator. And, the most important person, who represent the artistic
performance of the viewer, it is, of course - an actor.
The general
public surveys the harmonious acting performance of several generations of the
country's main theater. For today, that is, in its 90th season, in the theater
works: the famous master of art A. Ashimov, S. Orazbayev, N. Myshbayeva, T.
Tasybekova, S.Kozhakova, B.Imasheva along with a senior generation successfully
works a talented group of artists, led by G. Baykoshkarova, K.Tastanbekov,
R.Mashurova, T.Zhamankulov, O. Kenebay, Sh. Akhmetova, M. Utekeshova, Sh.
Mendiyarova, G. Abdinabiyeva, B. Zhangaliyeva,R. Khadzhiyeva, T. Aralbayev, S.
Merekeuly, M. Nurasyl, B. Khozha, G. Zhakupova, A. Bektemir, A. Seytmetov, D.
Temirsultanova, B. Kaptagay, B. Abdilmanov, B. Turys, G. Kulzhanov, Zh.
Makhanov, O. Kyikymov, Zh. Amirov, M. Omarbekova, U. Seytimbet. Today, the
middle link of artists, with high professionalism carry a load of repertoire -
Y. Bilal, D. Akmolda, A. Boranbay, Zh. Tolganbay, D. Zhusip, Sh. Askarova, Sh. Zhanysbekova, G. Tutova, K.
Shayakhmetova, N. Beksultanova, A. Surapbay, N. Karabalina, B. Aitzhanov, Z.
Kopzhasarova, B. Kazhynabiyeva, A. Satybaldiyeva, A. Bokenbay; next generation
- N. Zhekenova, Y. Daiyrov, L. Kaldybekova, . Shyngysova, R. Senkebayev, D. Musayev,
T. Sagyntayev, A. Shayakhmetov, Zh. Baisalbekov, B. Zgakypbekova, A. Omirova,
N. Abilov, S. Kulymbetova, Y. Turys, Y. Bektasov, S. Bakaeva, Z. Karmenova, A.
Bakytzhanova, G. Ospanov, M. Mukhtaruly and others. And in the last season of the theater cast has added
talented youth, they have already successfully begun to play a major role,
depending on age. There is no doubt that the actors of the main theatre adorn major film projects, many television series and concert projects and deepen
their significance.
For today in the theater works:
National Artist of
the USSR – 1,
National Artist of Kazakhstan – 10,
Merited Artist of Kazakhstan – 11,
Merited figure of arts of the Kazakh SSR
Merited figure of the RK – 21
1 - USSR
State Prize Laureate,
3 - Laureate
of the State Prize of the RK,
3 - Laureate
of the State Prize "Daryn",
3 - laureate of the prize of Youth Union of the RK,
11 - laureate of the prize of Youth union
"Serper",
1 - Laureate
of the International literary prize "Alash",
2 - Nationwide independent prize "Tarlan"
3 - cavalier of the order «Otan»,
1 - cavalier of the order «Barys»,
6 - cavalier of the order «Parasat»,
16 - cavalier of the order «Kurmet»,
1 - cavalier of the order «Dostyk»
and,
6 - professors,
9 - docent,
1 - doctor PhD
1
- candidate of Sciences.
On today there
are 51 performances of national, foreign classics and modern drama in the
theater's repertoire. In general, 70 per cent of the repertoire is a piece of
modern topical issues.
Each month there are (a large and a small hall)
about 30 performances. Theater collective comes
to small themed tours in areas, region.
The first tour of the
theater outside the republic was in 1928 in the city of Tashkent where played
for about twenty days. And tours after receiving Academic status in 1937
does not count. During World War II theater actors performed together with other artists
among special brigade. In the Soviet times, have visited almost all regions and
districts of the republic, as well as in many former Soviet republics and
foreign trips. Held
successful tours in Moscow several times. Theatre
Auezov whose performances appreciates not only the audience of the republic,
but also neighboring countries, repeatedly became the winner of the national
festivals. Theatre Auezov shows high art in many international festivals.
In 1996 - came back with the prize place from the international festival of
experimental theater in Egypt, with the play "The Last Days of Ablai
Khan".
In 1999 - participated in the II International Festival
"Tuganlyk" Turkic-speaking theaters in Ufa (Bashkortostan, Russia).
In 2000 - in the international festival "Zhibek Zholy" in
Germany;
In 2007 - the international festival in Tajikistan;
In 2008 - participated in the international festival of
theaters of Kazakhstan and Central Asia, with the play "Beauty and the
artist" and won the Grand Prix;
In 2009 - participated in the international festival
"The Great Silk Road" in Korea;
In 2010. - In the International Festival in Konya,
Turkey;
In the 2011. - Participate in international festival in
Turkey, and the art of the theater has been highly appreciated;
2012 - participated in I
international festival for dramaturgy of D.
Isabekov, with the play "Zhauzhurek" ("Baluan Sholak") and
received a special prize.
2014 -In The international festival "White
Tower" held in Belarus in Brest, participated with the
performance "Sultan Baybars" in English and took the prize.
In 2015 (19.04-02.05) - successfully performed with the
performance "Sultan Baybars" in the VIII theater festival of Turkic
peoples "A thousand breaths and one voice", held in Konya, Turkey.
In 2015 (31.05.-4.06.) - In Kazan, the international festival
of Turkic peoples "Nauruz" were participated with
the performance "Curse
of Korkut", were highly appreciated.
In 2015 (19-23.10) - Grand - Prix for the play "And
dream life ..." in the international festival "Art-Ordo",
Kyrgyzstan.
in 2015 (26-31.10) - Grand - Prix for the play
"Sultan Baybars" in international theater festival named after R.
Otarbayev.
Geography of touring map of the theatre of
M.Auezov in the period of
independence, especially in the beginning of this century is very ambitious.
Collective with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic, and
also by invitations were in the city and region of the Russian Federation,
Omsk, Tashkent, regions and the republic's capital Astana. Also, within the
framework of the president cultural service of the small towns, the theater
over the last three - four years, went on tour in the 7-8 small cities in the
country. One of these trips - a special
trip to the city Zhanaozen in December 2013, where set several performances,
and the public greeted the staff with the soul.
Since 1995, the theater festival of
new performaces held annually in honor of the holiday Nauryz and international
day of theater. This is the only festival of art in the country in this format,
and it is valuable because it opens up new names, new ideas and transforms into
a spiritual revolution in spiritual wealth. In 2010, the festival was dedicated
to prominent actress S. Maykanova, in 2011 dedicated to 80 - th anniversary
of Y. Nogaybaev, and in 2012 the 90th
anniversary of the famous actress Sh. Zhandarbekova, in 2013 the 100th
anniversary of K. Karmysov and in 2014 the festival was dedicated to the 100th
anniversary of the actress S. Maykanova.
And in 2015, the festival "Theatre Spring" was a holiday of
art which determine the best performance of the year, the best creative personality
of the year. Held in March of 2016 the twenty-first
festival dedicated to the 100 anniversary of a living legend of Kazakh art,
merited artist of Kazakhstan Habiba Yelebekova.
Each season, the
theater holds several anniversaries and creative evenings. It may be noted, the
100th anniversary of the great director, actor Sh Aimanov, the 80th anniversary
of the great director A. Mambetov and memory of evening of many deceased
prominent figures. At the same time, creative evenings, benefits of respected
elders, acting on the stage and the middle generation of actors play an
important role in the cultural - spiritual life, in the upbringing of the
younger generation to the goodwill.
Todays' work of different branches of
life of the theater is today, and tomorrow it is already become history. since
1968 in theater of M. Auezov operates
museum. Professional Specialist, head of the theater Museum N. Asanzhanova and
museum staff involved in the systematization of the history of theater, sorting
documents, organizing special exhibitions at various festivals, creative
evenings, anniversaries and other events, has methodically if necessary -
creative assistance to other theaters of the country. The museum became a
scientific - informational, scientific - cognitive base for the students of the
National Academy of Arts named after T.Zhurgenov and media representatives,
E-mass media. In the autumn of 2014, at the opening of the theater season 89
Museum has expanded the scope of its work, and opened a special hall for the
spectators.
For several years works
the web site of the theatre. Recently, the site of the theater improved
suitable to the modern world, increased content. This ensures a close
relationship of theatre with the audience. For several years, the site works
the theater. Recently, the site of the theater improved suitable to the modern
world, increased content. This ensures a close relationship with the theater
audience. Opening of the club "Syrlasu" at the theater, and the fan
club of the theater as a way to close connection with the general public of the
theater and a good way to propaganda state ideology among the masses of the
people.
Figures of theater and on the stage
and in the public life of the country worship purpose. Masters of the scene and
prominent artists bring their works in the field of book publishing. Continuing
the tradition of outstanding theater artists, beginning with the books of the
outstanding director E. Obaev, books of prominent actors A. Ashimov, S.
Orazbayev, T. Zhamankulov, theater chronicler H. Elebekova, known actress T.
Tasybekova, directors A. Rakhimov, O. Kenebayev and book of critic A.
Bopezhanova read with great interest in the country. The theater has a deep-rooted tradition of publishing a
book from collected materials about the work of prominent theater actors. So
were published the book "F. Sharipova", "A. Moldabekov",
"E. Zhaysanbaev" from the series "Famous People", as well
as memoirs, collections - the memory of the "R. Auezbaeva" "Zh.
Medetbayev" "A. Boranbaev" and artistic photo Sh. Aimanov, A.
Mambetov, Y. Nogaybaev, A. Moldabekov, E. Zhaysanbaev, A. Ashimov, N. Myshbaeva
become the property of society. Directors, theater actors constantly express
their opinions about the current problems of society and the life of the
theater in the national and foreign media and E- mass media.
The first theater of the country -
the Kazakh State Academic Drama Theater named after M. Auezov, as already
mentioned above, for its 90 years of history has achieved great success, has
become a symbol of national art. At the opening of the theater veterans of the
nation, dreamed that "will not just theater, and the theater with the
appearance arising from the national specifics of the Kazakh people", and
today these high dreams come true. This is the result of
of the deceased, and several generations, sincere and persistent efforts, the
work of artists who continue their traditions, and the result of the pragmatic
policy pursued by the state.
March 27, 2016 celebrated on the highest level momentous occasion - the
90th anniversary of the Theater. President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a congratulatory letter, where
noted that "the history of the theater, which bears the name of the Great
Mukhtar Auezov, deep, rich in tradition and has a special place in the
development of the spirituality of the nation." Such an assessment imposes
on the theater of great responsibility.
Collective of the country's main theatre, the theater named after
M. Auezov - will continue to work in the way of high art, creating a new
culture in the formation and formation of human of a new time; freely
enter into the world of cultural - spiritual space, and will work for the
benefit of the submission of national art around the world.
Aliya Bopezhanova,
head of the
literary department,
Merited figure of the RK,
laureate of the international prize "Alash"