World Theatre Day

 

      "The whole world is a stage, and the people in it - actors," says William Shakespeare in the comedy "As You Like It". Well, each of us really plays a certain role in this life. And a lot depends on our talent, skills and professionalism. That is why Theatre Day is not only a world, but also a universal holiday that has no national or religious boundaries.

 

A little more about the history of theatre

 

      The first mention of the theatre dates back to 497 BC. In this year, according to written sources, a festival dedicated to the god Dionysus was held in Greece for the first time. Wooden scaffolds were built especially for it, on which poets, musicians and singers appeared before the audience. A few years later, the wooden scaffolds were replaced by round arenas surrounded by multi-tiered seats for the audience. In fact, the appearance of such facilities is very similar to the appearance of a modern circus.

      In 55 BC, the first stone theater was built in Rome, on the stage of which actors performed, recited poetry and sang short songs, in which they repeated ancient Greek myths and legends.

 

History and traditions of World Theater Day

 

      World Theater Day is celebrated on March 27. The holiday was created at the initiative of the International Theater Institute in 1961. For the first time, its celebration took place in 1962. The message to the figures of theatrical art was written by the cult French artist, writer and playwright Jean Cocteau. 

      World Theater Day is a professional holiday of hundreds of thousands of people who have dedicated their lives to the service of this great and beautiful art. Theater Day is celebrated very fun and festively. There are concerts, meetings with favorite artists, seminars. On this day, premiere productions in major leading theaters also take place. Awards are presented to distinguished theater actors and directors.

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