International holidays - World Theater Day

Theater is one of the forms of modern art, where the director's perceptions and emotions are transmitted to the audience through the actions of the artists on stage. International Theater Day is celebrated every year on March 27th. This is not only a professional date for actors, but also a celebration of numerous admirers of this art. It was established in 1961 by the IX Congress of the International Theater Institute. The word “theater” itself comes from the ancient Greek theatron, which literally translates as “a place where people watch.” Basically, the two most common genres are played out on stage - tragedy and comedy, the symbols of which are masks. The history of theatrical art began in ancient times. It has its roots in folk festivals, games and all kinds of rituals. As a result of this, the first tragic and comedic acts appeared, containing plots of a dramatic nature. Masks, costumes, first dialogues, songs and dance scenes were used. Subsequently, there was a separation of ritual and cult foundations and actions, and characters began to stand out from the choir. Gradually, mass celebrations turned into organized activities. This served as a prerequisite for the creation of literary drama. The process was incredibly expressive in ancient Greek theaters, which had a tremendous influence on the development of European art. In cities, stage performances were an obligatory component of social life. Ancient Greek performances were mass celebrations. Amphitheaters were built in the open air, capable of accommodating several thousand spectators. Not only professional artists, but also ordinary citizens took part in theatrical performances. Choreography and musical compositions were integral elements. The ancient Roman theater developed much more actively. The look of the stage was different, the playing technique became as professional as possible. During the Middle Ages, this type of art virtually ceased to exist in Europe. It was only possible to revive it in the 15th century. All roles in the performances were played by representatives of the male population. The first women began working in traveling theaters in Italy. They performed comedy performances. The culture of the Renaissance managed not only to revive the customs of ancient theatrical art, but also to combine them with national treasures. Modern theater is a combination of various art forms, a combination of satire, lyricism, emotions and psychological analysis. March 27 is a day when not only the professional anniversary of stage performers and all theater employees is celebrated, it is a holiday for millions of art fans. And, naturally, in honor of this wonderful event, all kinds of festivals, thematic performances and performances of the best plays are organized in almost all theaters. Also on this day, sincere congratulations and compliments are given to all actors taking part in theatrical productions.