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Backstage or the anatomy of the theatre

Premiere03.05.2022
Duration1 hour 50 minute
Intermission1
Age16+

In a cheerful and carefree atmosphere, let’s together take a walk through the world of theatrе and uncover unknown aspects for the audience. This performance includes the real stories of actors, intrigues, secrets, and, of course, endless laughter.

Authors

David Abrahamyan
Dramaturg & Director

ACTORS

Miss Hell

Premiere21.12.2001
Age12+

Actors:
Luiza Nersisyan
Catherine Manasyan
Arshaluys Harutyunyan
Grigor Baghdasaryan
Manuk Hakhverdyan
Andranik Harutyunyan

This comedy is truly hellish.
In the privatized Hell, the economy collapses, the budget bursts, chaos and confusion are everywhere, sinners are boiled in hellish cauldrons…
This play, while maintaining the traditions of the theater, shines with Armenian ingenuity, not overlooking all the pressing issues of the present, to which the audience also reacts.

Autor

Ara Ernjakyan
Dramaturg & Director

Government Concert

Premiere2021
Age12+

Actors: 
Nerses Markosyan
Senik Barseghyan
Anna Manucharyan
Eva Khachatryan
Ani Grigoryan
Andranik Harutyunyan
Zhora Hovhannisyan
Zhora Martirosyan

This play involves actors and actresses, singers, soloists, magicians, masters of original genre, representatives of classical and contemporary art, horse and deer trainers, winners of various contests, graduates, debutants, readers, “Ovtashushan” choir, as well as Swiss. Artists-virtuosos and various dance ensembles.
Also, there might be an unexpected visit from Santa Claus and Snow Maiden.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised not to watch the play, especially the part about dinosaurs. There will also be surprises and prizes. Outside the program, those who wish can enjoy strong and not so strong drinks.

Authors

Ara Ernjakyan
Dramaturg & Director

Cabaret Restart

Premiere22.02.2018
Duration1 hour 50 minute
Intermission1
Age16+

This play is a remake of the legendary cabaret of the Chamber Theater. That’s why it’s called “Restart.”
It’s a fresh take on the performance, combining elements familiar to the audience with contemporary trends. During the play, spectators enjoy dance numbers, theatrical sketches, musical pieces, and indulge in champagne in the luxurious cabaret atmosphere.

AUTHORS

Ara Yernjakyan
The author of the idea
Vahe Grigoryan
Musical arrangement

ACTORS

It doesn’t matter with whom

Premiere14.04.2023
Duration1 hour 50 minute
IntermissionNo
Age16+

A modern love story. Sometimes sentimental, sometimes funny, often heart-wrenching, but…
…what begins as an exhilarating romantic comedy soon transforms into a more ruthless emotional drama.

AUTHORS

ACTORS

Hamlet

Premiere04.12.2021
Duration1 hour 40 minute
IntermissionNo
Age16+

“Hamlet” – Shakespeare’s poetry seasoned with Ernjakyan’s dramaturgy. A play written about 400 years ago, yet it still retains its sharp relevance. It delves into issues that are relevant today and will continue to be relevant until the end of human history. Selfishness and opportunism are the greatest tragedies of all time. Following Ara Ernjakyan’s characteristic principles of authorial theater, with intriguing staging, lighting, and sound decisions, a new dimension and life were breathed into a story seen and read tens of thousands of times. This is the classic “Fathers and Sons” conflict, where one, risking their own life, expands the country’s borders, while the other, out of foolishness, surrenders it to a sworn enemy.

AUTHORS

Shakespeare
Dramaturg

Senik Barseghyan
Second Director

ACTORS

Armmagedon

Premiere23.04.2015
Age16+

Actors:
Luiza Nersisyan
Manuk Hakhverdyan
Rafayel Yeranosyan
Andranik Harutyunyan
Ani Grigoryan
Senik Barseghyan
Mkhitar Avetisyan

The Yerevan Chamber Theater’s play “Armmageddon” by Ara Yernjakyan is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
The action of the play unfolds in a theater where during the play “Othello,” the audience suddenly learns that a celestial body named Armageddon is approaching our planet.
“Forgetting” Shakespeare, a group of “viewers” tries to find a way out of the situation.
The prevailing panic gradually turns into an analysis of the reasons that could lead to the catastrophe.
And all this is presented with the greatest humor in the best traditions of the Chamber. The audience laughs and enjoys, but the finale of the play is unexpectedly tragic. It will make you sober up and think about who we are and where we are going… 

Autor

Ara Yernjakyan 
Dramaturg and Director

Albania +

Premiere19.10.2002
Age16+

Actors:
Luiza Nersisyan
Catherine Manasyan
Arshaluys Harutyunyan
Andranik Harutyunyan
Mkhitar Avetisyan
Grigor Baghdasaryan

Attention! Construction continues!
Within the framework of human reforms, the show “Albania+” continues.
A pessimistic comedy about the reforms of an elite city.

Autor

Ara Ernjakyan
Dramaturg & Director

Lusine Yernjakyan

Director
Date of Birth17․05․1987
Place of birthYerevan
EducationDepartment of Directing at Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, workshop of Rafael Jrbashyan, and Faculty of Arts Management - Arthur Gukasyan’s course
Awards
2008 – Laureate of the STDAA “Artavazd” Award in the category “Best Young Director”,
2014 – Honorary diploma from the Mayor of Yerevan,
2016 – Laureate of the STDAA “Artavazd” Award in the category “Best Youth Performance”

Lusine Yernjakyan joined the Chamber Theatre in 2007 as a director. Since June 6, 2016, she has held the position of director of the “Yerevan Chamber State Theatre.” Since 2013, she has also been teaching acting and directing at the theatrical department of Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema.
Lusine Yernjakyan began her directing career during her student years. Her early productions, such as “Sonata for Cello” and “The Marriage of Figaro” at Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, gained attention at festivals like “2007-X”, “Theatre-X”, “HighFest”, “Duet”, and others. Her works have also been presented at international open drama festivals.
In 2009, Lusine Yernjakyan presented her diploma work – the play “What Difference Does It Make?” (based on L. Gersh’s “Butterflies on Freedom”), which is still part of the chamber theatre’s repertoire and remains popular. In 2011, this play was featured at the “Theatres of the World” festival in Los Angeles, USA.
Lusine Yernjakyan actively participates in various events, such as the Moscow contest of young directors within the framework of the International Theatre Festival named after Chekhov, the World Congress of the International Theatre Institute (UNESCO) in 2014, and the annual “Artavazd” Award.
She has also been involved in various theatre projects, working as a costume designer and scenographer in theatrical and film projects such as “Enchanted Ball”, “Scotch and Whiskey”, “Romeo & Juliet”, “B14/27” (directed by Zhora Martirosyan), and others.
She has directed plays with students and young actors from Ara Yernjakyan’s studio, including “Anter Ground”, “Onegin 313”, “Show No. 3”, and others. In 2019, Lusine Yernjakyan presented the play “Romeo & Juliet” at the XVI International Theatre Festival named after A.P. Chekhov in Poland.

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