Dragomir Asenov Drama Theatre

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Dragomir Asenov Drama Theatre
The main theatre building
Address3400 Montana Izvora Street №2
Montana, Bulgaria
TypeDrama Theatre
Construction
Built1962
Website
http://theatremontana.blogspot.com/?m=1

The Dragomir Asenov Drama Theatre is a drama theatre and cultural hub in the town of Montana, Bulgaria. It is named after Dragomir Asenov (1926–1981), a notable writer and playwright from Montana.

History[edit]

The theater was founded in 1962. The first performance was "Every Autumn Evening" by Ivan Peychev.[1]

The theater has been able to achieve at least four titles per season, and usually submits a yearly report of 40 to 50 in-house productions, performances and co-productions with other theaters and touring bands from other cities. concerts are also held in the theatre occasionally.[2]

Description[edit]

The theater has 1 main hall that has 584 seats, and 2 smaller chamber halls. Several schools have been organized at the theater. It is in the town centre of Montana, being easily accessible to all.[3]

Notable Performances[edit]

  • ”When thunder strikes” by PK Yavorov (1974 and 2001)
  • “Vrazhalets” by Sf Kostov (1972 and 1994)
  • “January” (1982)
  • ”The disorders” (1996)
  • “Father” by August Strindberg (1995)
  • ”Iron candlestick” by Dimitar Talev (1971 and 1996)
  • “The daughter” by George Karaslavov (1987)
  • ”Shishman” by Kamen Zidarov (1980)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Drama Theatre Dragomir Asenov". geoattractions.com.
  2. ^ "Drama Theatre "Dragomir Asenov", Montana » Audio Travel Guide". June 27, 2017.
  3. ^ "Dragomir Asenov Drama Theatre". BG Guide.