Russian film star Olga Kabo to Appear in Chelyabinsk
The city of Chelyabinsk is set to host the 17th International Drama Theater Festival "Kamernaya" from October 3rd to 8th. This significant cultural event promises a week of captivating performances, as theater groups from across Russia and beyond gather to showcase their contemporary drama productions.
Festival Overview
The festival, focusing on chamber theater productions, will take place at various venues, including the Kamerny Theater, the Youth Theater, and the Naum Orlov Drama Theater. Over the course of the festival, the panel of experts, led by Moscow-based theater scholar and critic, Ekaterina Morozova, will evaluate the theatrical works. The experts will select the best in eight categories and determine the recipient of the grand prize, the "Camera" award.
Participating Theater Groups
A diverse selection of plays from Russian and international theater companies will be presented during the festival. The participating theaters typically include notable drama theaters from Russia and abroad, such as Moscow theaters specializing in contemporary drama, theater companies from neighboring countries showcasing new dramaturgy, and experimental and independent theater groups emphasizing chamber production formats.
For the 17th edition, attendees can expect a curated selection of approximately 6 to 8 plays, each representing different cultural and stylistic approaches to drama. Theater groups from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ufa, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kurgan, Kazakhstan, and Abkhazia are participating in the festival.
Highlights of the Festival
The festival will open with "Parental Day", directed by Dmitry Ogorodnikov. The highlight of the festival is expected to be the Mossovet Theater's performance of "Monologue for Two", featuring Olga Kabo in the lead role. Olga Kabo, a famous actress, stuntwoman, and singer, became a symbol of the "sex symbol" in the Soviet Union.
Two plays of particular note are "It's Good to Live", a Kurgan Drama Theater production inspired by Nekrasov's poem, and "My Poor Marat", a classic Soviet drama brought by the Ufa Russian Drama Theater. The festival will present a total of 11 plays to the audience.
Awarding the Best
The panel of experts, led by Ekaterina Morozova, will evaluate the plays based on artistic quality, innovation, performances, and contribution to contemporary theater. They are responsible for awarding prizes and providing feedback aimed at the development of drama theater.
For the most up-to-date information regarding the exact plays, theater groups, and full expert panel members, please refer to the official festival website or cultural news sources in Chelyabinsk.
Celebrities like Olga Kabo, a well-known actress, stuntwoman, and singer, will be a part of the entertainment at the International Drama Theater Festival "Kamernaya" in Chelyabinsk. The festival, known for featuring plays from various international theater companies, is also recognized for the "Camera" award, which is given to the best play based on artistic quality, innovation, performances, and contribution to contemporary theater.
