Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre
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Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre: An Intimate Venue with a Family Atmosphere
A true millennial among Ukrainian theatres, and simply «Molodizhka» to the people of Chernihiv – all of this describes the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre. For several decades, the theatre has brought together lovers of the performing arts and those seeking a cozy time out in good company.History of the Theatre
The Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre was founded in 1985 on the basis of the Puppet Theatre. Director Hennadii Kasianov became its head. The company's first production was a stage adaptation of works by Boris Vasilyev about the events of World War II. The premiere took place on May 1, 1985, and this date is considered the theatre company's birthday.In October 1985, the promising acting company was invited to participate in the Young Actors' Works Competition, where the theatre, then known as the «Youth Stage», won first place. The company subsequently received an invitation to perform in Kyiv. The Chernihiv Youth Theatre's next productions included «11 Pages…», «Tomorrow Was the War», and «The Juvenile Sea».
In 1987, the theatre was given a permanent home in a historic building that had previously housed a Jewish gymnasium. On October 1, 1988, the «Theatre for Children and Young People» opened there. That same year, the company launched the annual Ukraine-wide «December Theatre Evenings» festival.
Following a reorganization in 1996, the puppet theatre actors definitively separated from the drama company, and the Youth Theatre and the O. Dovzhenko Chernihiv Puppet Theatre began operating independently. Since 2021, Ihor Tykhomyrov has held the position of director and artistic director of the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre.
Architectural Features and Auditorium Capacity
The theatre building blends harmoniously into the architectural landscape of the city's historic center. Its eclectic features, combining elements of different artistic styles, give the building a distinctive charm.As an intimate venue, the theatre has a relatively small capacity. The auditorium seats 96 spectators. The audience's proximity to the actors allows visitors to feel as though they are literally part of the stage action. This is precisely why people come to the Youth Theatre: to immerse themselves as fully as possible in a truly unique atmosphere.
Repertoire
The Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre's productions have always stood out for their bold and innovative approach. The repertoire includes both classic plays and performances based on works by contemporary authors. Notable productions include:- «Chasing Two Hares»;
- «Lolita»;
- «Raggedy Ann»;
- «The Cricket on the Hearth»;
- «Hamlet»;
- «Don Quixote», and many others.
What Events Take Place at the Youth Theatre
In addition to the theatre company's own productions, the stage hosts:- creative evenings and poetry readings;
- comedy shows and stand-up performances;
- performances by touring theatre companies;
- charity events, patriotic performances, and more.
