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Ani Lupe (Grigoryan)

Actress
Date of Birth15.06.1984
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationA.Ter-Gevondyan Yerevan Music School in piano and vocal departments, folk dance class at the Yerevan State Choreographic College, Faculty of Musical theatre at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography
AwardsIn the category of ``Best Young Actress,`` Ani Grigoryan was awarded the annual ``Artavazd`` prize, Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia

Best known by her stage name Ani Lupe, she has created a series of vivid and impressive characters on the stage of the Chamber Theatre, including performances in “Cabaret,” “Linsi Show Program” (“Albania +”), “Government Concert,” “Armageddon,” “To Arms,” “Miss Odd,” “Gentlemen, Everything is Falling Apart, But You Can Still Live and Have Fun,” “Love Confession,” “Cabaret Restart,” and more. Among her television projects, the sitcom “Azizyans” is particularly noteworthy.

Performances

Nerses Markosyan

Actor
Date of Birth17․07․1983
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Armen Meliksetyan's Studio
Awards
2014 – Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia,
2019 – Honorary Certificate from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia.

Nerses Markosyan’s career began as a dancer. From 1996 to 2006, he danced in the contemporary dance ensemble “Lights” led by Gevorg Gevorgyan. He was one of the pioneers contributing to the development and spread of the breakdance style in Armenia.
He worked as an actor at the Yerevan State Chamber Musical theatre. Nerses Markosyan performed in various musicals, dramas, and children’s musical shows.
Among the musicals he participated in are “Notre-Dame de Paris,” “Cats,” operetta “Karine,” “Broadway-Broadway,” as well as “Anush,” “Sexual Disorder at the Hotel,” “David of Sassoon,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “Tom and Jerry.”
In 2006, he presented a solo concert “Spirit of the Musical” on the stage of the Yerevan National Theatre.
In 2009, Nerses Markosyan portrayed Charles Aznavour in the musical “Hats Off, Aznavour is calling!” dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Charles Aznavour. In 2011, he participated in the TV show “Dance, If You Can” on Shant TV. In 2013, he joined the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre with the play “Government Concert.” He also performed in productions such as “Magical Ball,” “Anter Ground,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Show #3,” “Guys Cross Borders, or Etude About Women,” “Hamlet,” “Birth Certificate,” “Fe-Show,” and others.
Nerses Markosyan appeared in “Old Kings,” “La Casa de Papa,” and other projects. He took part in the Broadway musical “Sunset Boulevard.” 

Performances

Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan

Actress
Date of Birth23․01․1954
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Workshop of Kim Arzumanyan
Awards
1986 – State Order of Honor,
2017 – Certificate of Gratitude from the Union “Narek” and the Commemorative Medal “Narekatsi”,
2019 – Certificate of Gratitude from the Library of Nork Administrative District. 

Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan is the daughter of Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia Zare Ter-Karapetyan and Varsenik Grigoryan, a distinguished figure in the arts and theatre critic. From an early age, she appeared in various children’s programs and television productions.
During her student years, she performed at the Yerevan Drama Theatre named after Hrachya Ghaplanyan and later worked as an actress in the Youth Theatre.
In 1991, she moved to Australia, where she continued her theatrical activities. For the Armenian youth, she directed three plays and prepared a series of radio programs dedicated to Armenian theatre, actresses, and contemporary poetry.
In 2003, she portrayed the role of Mari Nvard in the play “The Last Creator,” dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the actress.
In 2006, she presented the realistic elegy “Frightened Silence,” dedicated to the life and work of the renowned actress Siranoosh.
In 2007, Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan was one of the organizers of the “Pomegranate Seed” festival for children’s troupes and also led the children’s troupe “Arpi.”
In 2008, she was the assistant director of Ara Yerjankyan’s play “Etude on Women,” invited by the theatrical troupe “Adamian” in Aleppo, Syria.
She has acted in films such as “Voice in Dialect,” “Priestess,” “Artist,” “Simor,” and others.
Since 2011, Hasmik Ter-Karapetyan has been working as an actress at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre, presenting the solo performance “Curtain of Time,” embodying the rise, victory, and tragedy of the first Armenian actress, the great Arusyak Papazian.
In 2012, her book “Letter to My Father, Address – Paradise” was published.
From 2012 to 2020, she taught stage speech at the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema.
During literary hours on Public Radio, she periodically introduces famous Armenian figures and records works of Armenian classics on Armenian-American radio.

Anna Manucharyan

Actress
Date of Birth09․10.1986
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Komitas Conservatory, Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Armen Elbakyan

Actress Anna Manucharyan joined the Chamber Theatre with the play “Cabaret.” She later performed in productions such as “Government Concert”, “Show #3”, “Love Confession”,  “Fe-Show”, “Hamlet”, “Romeo & Juliet”.
Anna Manucharyan has participated in various television projects, including “From Big to Small”, “In the Camp”,  “Sand Castle,” “Stone Pain,” and more.
She also works at Public Radio, where she hosts her own program called “Road Book,” in which she explores the works of Armenian and international writers.

Performances

Zhora Hovhannisyan

Actor
Date of Birth11․05․1985
Place of BirthVayots Dzor Province, Getap village
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Mayis Raphaelyan
Awards2018 - Honorary Diploma from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia

Zhora Hovhannisyan has been an actor at the Chamber Theatre since 2013. He performs in both dramatic and comedic, as well as musical productions, including “Magic Ball,” “Government Concert,” “Cabaret Restart,” “White Storks,” “Show #3,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “Black Box,” “Behind the Scenes, or the Anatomy of the Theatre,” and more.
In addition to his theatrical roles, Zhora Hovhannisyan has appeared in various films and TV projects such as “Towards the Dream,” “Honeymoon,” “Agent 044,” “Meeting Place,” “Full House,” “Domino,” “Our Yard 25 Years Later,” and others.
Zhora founded and serves as the lead vocalist in the musical band “Halva.” He is proficient in several musical instruments, including the flute, drums, and guitar. 

Performances

Zhora Martirosyan

Actor
Date of Birth30․04․1995
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Ara Yernjakyan

Actor Zhora Martirosyan began working at the Chamber Theatre as a props manager in 2016.
In 2018, he was entrusted with the role of the main character in the play “Romeo & Juliet” – Romeo. Currently, Zhora Martirosyan is involved in almost all productions of the Chamber Theatre, including “Romeo & Juliet,” “Hamlet,” “To Arms,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Show #3,” “Who Cares,” “Birth Certificate,” “Fe-Show,” and more.
In 2023, Zhora Martirosyan tried his hand at directing, presenting the play “B14/27” to the Chamber Theatre audience.
Zhora Martirosyan has also appeared in the artistic film “Jeanne,” directed by Ara Yernjakyan, as well as in TV series such as “Meeting Place,” “Poisonous Love,” “Death Squad,” and “Bloody Stake.”

Performances

Suren Poghosyan

Actor
Date of Birth05․10․1998
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Grigor Khachatryan

Suren Poghosyan’s professional journey began at the educational complex Mkhitar Sebastatsi, where he studied acting. From his student years, he performed in various plays such as “Marriage,” “My Heart in the Mountains,” “Shoes,” “Othello,” “Chronicle of a Madman,” and the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar,” portraying the character of Jesus. He participated in the musical “Sunset Boulevard” and worked at the Norwegian theatre Stella Polaris.
He joined the Chamber Theatre in 2017 with the production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Currently, he is involved in repertoire plays including “Cabaret Restart,” “Show #3,” “Government Concert,” and “Fe-Show.”
Suren appeared in Armenian-Swedish films “The Eye of God” and “Hello Au Revoir,” as well as in the American series “Purgatory.” In addition to his acting career, Suren has been actively engaged in music. He achieved significant success in various festivals, becoming a semi-finalist in the “New Wave” song contest, securing 3rd place in the Francofone Song Festival, and being a finalist in the Armenian selection for the “Slavic Bazaar” international song contest in 2019. He represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018, was a finalist in the “Best of the Best” song contest at the Theatre of Song in 2017, and won the “Singer of the Year” award at the 21TV Awards in 2017. He has also participated in international competitions and won awards for his vocal talent.
Suren Poghosyan has had two solo concerts on the Chamber Theatre stage. He has toured in Russia, Norway, Sweden, and Poland. Suren Poghosyan is also the host of the news program “Vivaro Media.”

Performances

Irina Danielyan

Actress
Date of Birth31․03․1965
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Musical School named after Romanos Melikyan, Acting Studio of the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre

Irina Danielyan has been an actress at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre since 1987. From the very beginning, she actively participated in various theatrical productions, including “Cabaret,” “Hayk,” “Unusual Concert,” “Government Concert,” “Nazar, Nazar – till the End,” “Gentlemen, Everything is Crumbling, but You Can Still Live and Have Fun” (Russian version), “Titanic, made in Armenia,” and the innovative play “Romeo & Juliet” directed by Lusine Yernjakyan.
From 1995 to 1998, she worked as a singer and presenter at the State Song Theatre of Armenia. In 1996, she participated in the staging of the play and filming of the movie “Khatabala.” In the same year, she appeared in the film “Our Yard 2.”
From 2000 to 2006, Irina Danielyan was involved in the creation of a 9-episode educational film series for children called “Our Primer.”
In 2002, she played a role in the tragicomedy “My Sin” (“Mea Culpa”), and in 2011, she appeared in a video film based on the play. She also took part in the play “Genie Jan.”
Irina Danielyan has been part of projects such as “Star Wars,” “Sitcom,” “Without Ten,” “Danielyan + Danielyan,” “Mrs. Jemik,” “With Family,” “Red Apples,” “Yerani,” “Zhirair Glentz.”
Since 2013, she has hosted the project “Between Us Speaking” in collaboration with the Public Television of Armenia.
Irina Danielyan participated in a photoshoot for the Milanese magazine “Vogue” titled “Revival of Fashion in the Theatre.”

Performances

Avet Zohrabyan

Actor
Date of Birth11․07․1999
Place of BirthGegharkunik Province, Noratus Village
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, workshop of Vigen Chaldranyan, Shushan Ghazaryan, Arshaluys Harutyunyan

During his student years at the Theatre institute, Avet Zohrabyan was involved in repertoire plays at the National Theatre named after Sos Sargsyan and the Puppet Theatre. He joined the Chamber Theatre in 2021 with the play “Hamlet,” playing the role of Hamlet himself.
Avet Zohrabyan is also featured in Chamber Theatre productions such as “Romeo & Juliet,” “Man Wanted,” and “Love Like in the Movies.” He is an actor in the dubbing department of Public Television. He studied at the “Media Academy” of the First Channel in the announcer’s art department. He appeared in the film “Spring” and participated in the Broadway musical “Sunset Boulevard.”

Performances

Fe – Show

Premiere08.02.2023
Duration1 hour 50 minute
Intermission1
Age18+

Fe-Show is another presentation, true to the musical style of the Chamber Theater, that transports the audience to the 1930s when cabaret shows reached their peak.
A key premise of the performance is the presentation of the era-appropriate attire.
Sitting at tables and watching luxurious musical and dance numbers, the audience will become part of a vibrant and memorable show.
The title of the play, “Fe-Show,” means “iron show,” which, in turn, unfolds at the “Yerevan Chamber Theatre.”

AUTHORS

Lusine Yernjakyan
The author of the idea
Vahe Grigoryan
Musical arrangement

ACTORS