On a bit of a kick - weaving together more parts of my life. Lets put Russia and Theatre into one post. (*I'm a big fan of all things Russian. It started with a social studies project in 10th grade carried into college where I studied Eurasian Politics.)
Big things are happening in Russia with the performing arts scene. One of the things that fascinates me the most, is the fact that the government is trying to "restore pride to Russia" and one of the major things that they take on is the restoration of their iconic Bolshoi Theatre; it was shut down in 2005 for renovations.
While rattled with loads of controversy, the restoration shines a glimmer of light on theatre's influence and impact in and on culture. Here is this theatre that at one point was the world leader in producing performing arts of all kinds. Because of a lack of funding and care, the building became hazardous. It was no longer a center point of culture, instead it became another example of a failure. It was also a sign that there were no longer "collaborations" happening within the country. (I'm sure if you look at Germany, you'll see a similar action/reaction.)
Going on to the Bolshoi Theatre sponsor website is amazing when you look at the fiscal sponsors that they have now; MetLife, BMW, Nestle, Samsung to name a few.
Setting my political opinions aside, here is a little more short bit from the President of Russia
In case you're wondering the theatre will have it's grand re-opening on October 28, 2011. I sure hope that there are some Arts Journals that blow up with details all about it!
**This is by far my most interactive post. Reading about this restoration project kind of makes me giddy because in essence it's documented proof that people - C(c)ultures - need to have a place to gather and display their C(c)ulture; historically the Bolshoi Theatre, has been that place. If an entire country needs a center piece to display their collaborations (internal or external), I'd assume that other communities need a center piece, as well.
Memorial Hall was constructed as an all institute auditorium to accomodate institute addresses, ceremonies, movies, and student works. cite needed here
Big things are happening in Russia with the performing arts scene. One of the things that fascinates me the most, is the fact that the government is trying to "restore pride to Russia" and one of the major things that they take on is the restoration of their iconic Bolshoi Theatre; it was shut down in 2005 for renovations.
While rattled with loads of controversy, the restoration shines a glimmer of light on theatre's influence and impact in and on culture. Here is this theatre that at one point was the world leader in producing performing arts of all kinds. Because of a lack of funding and care, the building became hazardous. It was no longer a center point of culture, instead it became another example of a failure. It was also a sign that there were no longer "collaborations" happening within the country. (I'm sure if you look at Germany, you'll see a similar action/reaction.)
Going on to the Bolshoi Theatre sponsor website is amazing when you look at the fiscal sponsors that they have now; MetLife, BMW, Nestle, Samsung to name a few.
Setting my political opinions aside, here is a little more short bit from the President of Russia
In case you're wondering the theatre will have it's grand re-opening on October 28, 2011. I sure hope that there are some Arts Journals that blow up with details all about it!
**This is by far my most interactive post. Reading about this restoration project kind of makes me giddy because in essence it's documented proof that people - C(c)ultures - need to have a place to gather and display their C(c)ulture; historically the Bolshoi Theatre, has been that place. If an entire country needs a center piece to display their collaborations (internal or external), I'd assume that other communities need a center piece, as well.
Memorial Hall was constructed as an all institute auditorium to accomodate institute addresses, ceremonies, movies, and student works. cite needed here
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