Performance of weirdos. The play “Freaks. Moscow International House of Music

Production center "Fyodor Dobronravov"

The performance is based on nine stories by Russian director and writer Vasily Shukshin, nine stories - nine roles by Fyodor Dobronravov. In the first act, viewers will see a stage adaptation of the stories “Cherednichenko and the Circus”, “Space, nervous system and shmat sala", "Exam", "Microscope" and "Mille pardon, madam", in the second - the stories "I Believe!", "The Newcomer", "Non-Resistance Makar Zherebtsov" and "Crankshafts".

“The work of Vasily Shukshin has always found a lively response in my soul,” says Fedor Dobronravov. - The heroes of his works are simple Russian people, workers with a difficult fate and hard life. But at the same time, the mood works easy and bright, situations are always resolved in a positive way. Shukshin beats Eternal values: goodness, personal freedom, morality. When creating the Producer Center, I myself relied on these values, and with my own theatrical performances, films and other projects, we strive to convey them to our viewers.”

In addition to playing nine main roles, people's artist Russia Fyodor Dobronravov, the play stars artists from leading Moscow theaters: Vakhtangov Theater actress Olga Lerman, Anton Chekhov Theater actor Ivan Dobronravov (known to viewers from the film “The Return” by Zvyagintsev), Satire Theater actor Alexander Chernyavsky and Satyricon Theater actress Natalya Ryzhikh.

The production director of the play was Alexander Nazarov, theater and film director, teacher at VTU. Shchukin and VGIK named after. Gerasimova, main director series "Don't Be Born Beautiful"

Alexander Nazarov about the play “Freaks”: “To combine nine different works- not an easy task. For all their dissimilarity, they must create on stage a feeling of unity, a common thought, a single value paradigm. We all come from the USSR. Our ancestors were entirely dreamers and altruists. Have we lost these qualities? Or are they still similar to Shukshin’s heroes? We are trying to find an answer to this question with this performance.”

A strong team worked in tandem with the director, which included producer Ekaterina Sarycheva, set designer Ilaria Nikonenko and costume designer Lada Shvedova.

Ekaterina Sarycheva, producer of the play: “For an actor, acting on stage and transforming is hard work, both mental and physical. In the play “Freaks” Fyodor Dobronravov does this work masterfully, with complete dedication. Getting used to a role is a skill, getting used to nine different roles in an evening is a real art.”

The play "Freaks" was created with the support of the state corporation "ROSTECH".

In addition to the performer of the eight main roles, People's Artist of Russia Fyodor Dobronravov, the play features artists from leading Moscow theaters: actors of the Vakhtangov Theater Viktor Dobronravov, Olga Lerman and Anastasia Korolkova, actor of the Anton Chekhov Theater Ivan Dobronravov, actor of the Satire Theater Alexander Chernyavsky and actress of the Satyricon Theater Natalya Nazarova .

The production director of the play was Alexander Nazarov, theater and film director, teacher at VTU. Shchukin and VGIK named after. Gerasimova, chief director of the series “Don’t Be Born Beautiful.”

Alexander Nazarov about the play “Freaks”:“Combining nine different works within one performance is not an easy task. For all their dissimilarity, they must create on stage a feeling of unity, a common thought, a single value paradigm. We all come from the USSR. Our ancestors were entirely dreamers and altruists. Have we lost these qualities? Or are they still similar to Shukshin’s heroes? We are trying to find an answer to this question with this performance.”

A strong team worked in tandem with the director, which included producer Ekaterina Sarycheva, set designer Ilaria Nikonenko and costume designer Lada Shvedova.

Ekaterina Sarycheva , producer of the play:“For an actor, acting on stage and transforming is hard work, both mental and physical. In the play “Freaks” Fyodor Dobronravov does this work masterfully, with complete dedication. Getting into a role is a skill, getting into nine different roles in an evening is a real art.”

The play “Freaks” was created with the support of a state corporation "ROSTECH".

PERFORMANCE “FREAKERS”

PRODUCER CENTER "FEDOR DOBRONRAVOV"

RETURNING TO THE CAPITAL

On September 7, the performance will return to the new stage of the Moscow International House of Music new season the play “Freaks” based on the stories of Vasily Shukshin, the main role in the production is played by Fyodor Dobronravov.

The performance is based on the stories of the Russian director and writer Vasily Shukshin, nine stories - nine roles Fedora Dobronravova. In the first act, viewers will see a stage adaptation of the stories “Cherednichenko and the Circus”, “Space, the Nervous System and Shmat of Lard”, “Exam”, “Microscope” and “Mille Pardon, Madam”, in the second - the stories “I Believe!”, “The Visitor” ", "Non-resistance Makar Zherebtsov" and "Crankshafts".

Fedor Dobronravov, actor:“Vasily Shukshin considered his heroes strange people, but with bright soul. My “Freaks” are exactly like that: great dreamers, of which there are so many in Rus' to this day. All the characters are simple Russian people who find themselves in difficult situations. life situations. These people are real, pure and sincere. They are observant and witty, concepts such as honor, conscience and duty are not alien to them. I'm looking forward to the start of the new season, and new meeting with its heroes and the audience."

Together with Fyodor Dobronravov, artists from leading Moscow theaters are involved in the performance: Olga Lerman(Vakhtangov Theater), Ivan Dobronravov(Theater of Anton Chekhov), Alexander Chernyavsky(Satire Theater) and Natalia Ryzhikh(Satyricon Theatre).

Alexander Nazarov, theater and film director, teacher at VTU. Shchukin and VGIK named after. Gerasimova, the main director of the series “Don’t Be Born Beautiful,” acted as the production director of the play.

Alexander Nazarov, director: “When creating this performance, we set ourselves a really difficult and interesting task - to organically combine nine different works by Vasily Shukshin in one production. In one space, thoughts were united about the future (“Space, the nervous system and a lot of fat”), and about the past (“Exam”), about dreams of a possible future (“Microscope”), and a possible past (“Mille pardon, madam” ). Before us real life ordinary people who live as their mind and heart tell them to. In the new season, viewers, together with the characters of Fyodor Dobronravov, will again be able to think about own life, to be alone with yourself and your thoughts, to realize that everything can be fixed if you know one little secret - to treat everything with ease and self-irony. 9 stories, 9 histories, 9 main roles of the outstanding actor Fyodor Dobronravov are already waiting for their guests at the new stage of the Moscow House of Music.”

Producer of the play - Ekaterina Sarycheva, set designer - Ilaria Nikonenko, costume designer - Lada Shvedova.

The performance “Freaks” was created with the support of the state corporation “ROSTECH”, as well as enterprises of the Shvabe holding: JSC Shvabe-Defense and Protection, JSC Shvabe-Photosystems, PJSC KMZ, JSC PA UOMZ, JSC LZOS, JSC NPO GIPO, JSC VOMZ.

Show schedule for the 2017-2018 season

Moscow International House of Music

(Kosmodamianskaya embankment, building 52, building 8)

2017:

2018:

"Freaks"

Stage director: Alexander Nazarov

Producer: Ekaterina Sarycheva

Co-producer: Maria Mamulina

Scenographer: Ilaria Nikonenko

Costume designer: Lada Shvedova

Production center "Fedor Dobronravov"

Cast: Fedor Dobronravov, Olga Lerman/Irina Medvedeva, Ivan Dobronravov/Viktor Dobronravov, Alexander Chernyavsky/Sergey Belyaev, Natalya Ryzhikh.

Staging Alexander Nazarov
Scenography Ilaria Nikonenko
Suits Lada Shvedova

Actors

Fedor Dobronravov, Ivan Dobronravov, Olga Lerman, Natalya Ryzhikh, Alexander Chernyavsky

The performance is based on nine stories by Russian director and writer Vasily Shukshin, nine stories - nine roles by Fyodor Dobronravov. In the first act, viewers will see a stage adaptation of the stories “Cherednichenko and the Circus”, “Space, the Nervous System and Shmat of Lard”, “Exam”, “Microscope” and “Mille Pardon, Madam”, in the second - the stories “I Believe!”, “The Visitor” ", "Non-resistance Makar Zherebtsov" and "Crankshafts".

“The work of Vasily Shukshin has always found a lively response in my soul,” says Fedor Dobronravov. – The heroes of his works are ordinary Russian people, workers with a difficult fate and hard life. But at the same time, the mood of the works is light and bright, situations are always resolved in a positive way. Shukshin plays on eternal values: goodness, personal freedom, morality. When creating the Producer Center, I myself relied on these values, and with our theatrical productions, films and other projects we strive to convey them to our viewers.”

In addition to the performer of nine main roles, People's Artist of Russia Fyodor Dobronravov, the play features artists from leading Moscow theaters: actress of the Vakhtangov Theater Olga Lerman, actor of the Anton Chekhov Theater Ivan Dobronravov (known to the audience from the film “Return” by Zvyagintsev), actor of the Satire Theater Alexander Chernyavsky and actress Theater Satyricon Natalya Ryzhikh.

The production director of the play was Alexander Nazarov, theater and film director, teacher at VTU. Shchukin and VGIK named after. Gerasimova, chief director of the series “Don’t Be Born Beautiful.”

Alexander Nazarov about the play “Freaks”: “Combining nine different works within one performance is not an easy task. For all their dissimilarity, they must create on stage a feeling of unity, a common thought, a single value paradigm. We all come from the USSR. Our ancestors were entirely dreamers and altruists. Have we lost these qualities? Or are they still similar to Shukshin’s heroes? We are trying to find an answer to this question with this performance.”

A strong team worked in tandem with the director, which included producer Ekaterina Sarycheva, set designer Ilaria Nikonenko and costume designer Lada Shvedova.

Ekaterina Sarycheva, producer of the play: “For an actor, acting on stage and transforming is hard work, both mental and physical. In the play “Freaks” Fyodor Dobronravov does this work masterfully, with complete dedication. Getting into a role is a skill, getting into nine different roles in an evening is a real art.”

The play “Freaks” with Dobronravov is receiving very different reviews. Some people write about how boring and uninteresting it is to watch what is happening, others admire the work of their favorite artist, others note the difference between the first and second acts.

Such a significant difference in the opinions of viewers about this performance is due to the fact that not everyone clearly understands what exactly they are going to watch. As a rule, in announcements and on posters it is written - the comedy play “Freaks” with Dobronravov.

Accordingly, the majority of those who purchase tickets go to laugh and relax, but find themselves at a comedy, but very serious dramatic performance that requires attention and thought.

About the performance

The play “Freaks” with Dobronravov, reviews of which are very opposite - the director’s project was conceived as a benefit performance for the performer leading role. The basis for the production was the stories of Vasily Shukshin. For the performance, 9 stories were used, presented in two acts, separated by an intermission.

In the first act, viewers will see:

• “Cherednichenko and the Circus”;
• “Space, the nervous system and a lot of fat”;
• "Exam";
• "Microscope";
• “Pardon me, madam.”

The second act presents the following works Soviet artist, director and writer:

• “I believe!”;
• "Newcomer";
• “Non-resistance Makar Zherebtsov”;
• "Crankshafts".

It makes sense before going to the theater to read or refresh your memory of Shukshin's stories. Spectators who understand what exactly they will see leave extremely positive reviews about the play “Freaks” with Dobronravov.

The director asks the question whether all of us, born and raised in the Soviet Union, remain dreamers, altruists, for whom a common goal is important, moving towards a bright future, or whether all these qualities have long been lost, or maybe they are simply outdated.

Of course, people who came just to laugh and look at their favorite artist are not ready to perceive Shukshin’s serious and subtle dramaturgy, although filled with good ironic humor. Moreover, for those who are not at all familiar with the work of this legendary person and life in the distant 70s in the Soviet Union, what is happening on stage is simply incomprehensible.

The production was carried out by the production center “Fedor Dobronravov”. The play “Freaks,” about which viewers often leave indignant and negative reviews, is not the first work creative team. The Center's staff themselves are proud of the production, considering it a great creative success.

Who's on stage?

Viewers leave mixed reviews of the play “Freaks” with Dobronravov in St. Petersburg, they are filled with an assessment of the main character’s performance actor and other participants in the performance.

Since the production is a benefit performance, all the main roles, and there are quite a few of them - 9, are performed by Fyodor Dobronravov. In addition to him, artists from famous and beloved theaters are on stage:

• from the Vakhtangov troupe;
• Ivan Dobronravov from Anton Chekhov;
• Alexander Chernyavsky from legendary Theater satires;
• Natalya Ryzhikh from Satyricon.

The set design of the performance was done by Ilaria Nikonenko, and the costumes of the characters were done by Lada Shvedova.

How does it look?

It’s impossible to say that “Freaks” is watched in one sitting. Although all the stories that became literary basis ideas, and are organically united by a common thought, logically continue each other, yet they are different. Therefore, you will also need nine “breaths”.

It's hard to call the show funny. Theoretically, this is a comedy; what happens on stage cannot be classified as melodrama or tragedy. However, there is nothing special to laugh at; Vasily Shukshin’s irony is quite specific, it requires understanding what the author is talking about.

There are no flat banal jokes here, moreover, there is nothing that would be clear to people who did not grow up in those distant years when the action takes place. There is no adaptation to modern consumer perception. Therefore, it is worth going to the performance either for those who are familiar with creativity Soviet writer, artist and director, or for those who are interested in how people lived in those years. Soviet mentality common man conveyed superbly in the play.

What are they saying?

The audience says a lot, the play “Freaks” with Dobronravov has reviews on every portal that sells tickets, on all existing theater forums and, of course, on every social network.

There are far more negative responses than positive ones. They write with emotion, indignation, and note how many people leave the performance during intermission and even in the middle of the first act. But, if you analyze such statements, for example, by social networks, since you can see in them exactly who wrote the comment, the following picture emerges - those born after 80 are dissatisfied.

And since it is this age group is the most active on the Internet, people related to it most often write and discuss something, then the reason for the predominance of negative responses to the performance becomes obvious. It’s just that this production is designed for a completely different audience.