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Guys cross the borders

Premiere07.03.2019
Duration1 hour 30 minute
IntermissionNo
Age18+

“…There are no ugly women. There are nearsighted men.”
This show is dedicated to women, enhanced with subtle jokes in the style of Yernjakyan and, of course, celebrating women.

Authors

Ara Ernjakyan
Dramaturg
Vahe Grigoryan
Musical arrangement

Actors

Sona Matevosyan

Actress
Date of Birth20․04․1989
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, workshop of Tigran Gevorgyan

Sona Matevosyan’s acting career began during her university years, where she actively participated in various theatrical productions. She performed in plays such as “Golden Key,” “I Don’t Know You Anymore,” and “Flies.” At the Puppet theatre, she took part in productions like “The Nose,” “Christopher,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Witch,” and at the Yerevan State Youth theatre, she played roles in productions like “Virus,” “King Lear,” “Mercedes,” “You Are Invited to a Birthday,” “The Last Teacher,” “Sword of Ivarshi,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Matthew and Matilda,” “Sghonts Mihran,” and others.
Sona also played the lead role in the play “Daredevils of Sassoun” at the National Academic Theatre named after G. Sundukyan and participated in experimental performances like “Kin-Code” and “Family Without a Roof.”
In 2015, she took part in the summer theatre school under the guidance of Alexander Kalyagin, a member of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia, where she performed in the physical theatre play “Mysterious Signs” by Alexey Ishuk.
In 2017, Sona attended the summer school at the Stella Polaris Theatre in Norway.
Sona Matevosyan joined the acting ensemble of the Chamber Theatre in 2020 with the play “Government Concert.” Subsequently, she performed in productions such as “Cabaret Restart,” “To Arms,” “Birth Certificate,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “Fe-Show,” and “B14/27.”
The actress has also appeared in television projects, including “In the City,” “Together,” “Outdance,” “Heritage,” “+-23,” and “Women’s Club.” She participated in the show “Ball.”

Performances

Luiza Nersisyan

Actress
Date of Birth23․07․1977
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, workshop of Akop Kazanchyan
Awards
2007 – Armenian Award “Best Actress”,
2013 – Letter of appreciation from the Chairman of the National Assembly of RA,
2013 – Annual National Film Award “Ayak” in the category “Best Actress”,
2015 – Best Female Role at the “Artavazd” Award ceremony,
2019 – Gold Medal from the Ministry of Culture of RA. 

Luiza Nersisyan’s acting career began during her school years when she attended the puppet theatre under the direction of Satenik Topuzyan. There, she played her first roles in performances such as “Anush” and “Carmen.”
During her student years, she hosted “Musical Mailbox” on the “H1” TV channel and participated in the show “Pahmtotsi+” on the “H2” channel.
In the late 1990s to the 2000s, she worked as an actress at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre for Young Audiences.
She has been a member of the Yerevan Chamber Theatre since 2000 and, in 2001-2003, served as a compiler and coordinator of the “Erkat” gallery at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre.
In 2002-2003, she hosted several TV programs, including “ErKat TV” and “Jan TV.”
Luiza Nersisyan has participated in numerous international and republican theatre festivals as part of the Yerevan Chamber Theatre. She has also been a member of the festival juries.
On the stage of the Yerevan Chamber Theatre, Luiza Nersisyan has created vivid and impressive characters in productions such as “Sasun David Copperfield,” “Cabaret,” “Miss Armenia, Godless Comedy,” “Albania+,” “Government Concert,” “Etude About Women,” “Armmagedon,” “Calling Fireflies,” “To Arms,” “Neron,” “Who Cares With Whom,” “Amnesia,” “Gentlemen, Everything Is Falling Apart, but We Can Still Live and Have Fun,” “Wanted: A Man,” “Scotch and Whiskey.” She also played in the performances “Opera, Opera” by Samson Stepanyan, “Rusty Key,” “No Comment” by Arthur Saakyan, “Don Juan Avia,” “Antigone,” “Hotel California,” “Boomerang” by Narek Duryan, and “Look Into My Eyes” directed by Vahe Pirhamze in the USA.
Luiza Nersisyan has appeared in the TV series “Love and Pepper” directed by Ara Ernjakyan, the feature film “Jubilee Client,” the full-length feature film “Zhanna” directed by Arshaluys Arutyunyan, as well as in “Our Yard 3” by Grant Movsisyan, “Metamorphosis” by Ruben Kocharyan, “Taxi Eli Lava” by Vaan Khachatryan, “Three Friends” by Gracho Keshishyan, “Grandpa 005” by Mger Mkrtchyan, “Pocker.am” and “Game of Chess” by David Babakhanyan, “Love Coefficient” by Arman Marutyan, “Tangerine” by Sean Baker (USA), “The Last Magician” by Akaki Sahelashvili, “Without Borders” by Rezo Gigineishvili, “With Family” by Grachya Zakaryan, “Chambermaid” by Arutyun Shatyan, “Life and Struggle” by Mger Mkrtchyan, “Three Weeks in Yerevan” by Vahé Pirhamze, “Erken Night” by Edgar Baghdasaryan, “Poly” by Artem Arutyunyan, “Women in Black” by Gora Kirakosyan. The actress also had roles in TV series such as “The League of Married Women,” “Love Coefficient,” “Acquired Happiness,” “Love Growth,” “Restart 2020,” “Surprise,” “+-23,” “Lost Diary,” and in the TV project Women’s Club.
Luiza Nersisyan is a member of the Union of Theatre Workers of Armenia. 

Performances

Rafayel Yeranosyan

Actor
Date of Birth25․07․1981
Place of BirthArmavir Marz, Lenughi
EducationActor's Studio at the ``Hayfilm`` film studio
Awards
2011 – Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia,
2015 – Commemorative Medal and Certificate from Grigor Narekatsi of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia,
Certificate from the Police “PN Token of Honor.” 

Rafayel Yeranosyan’s involvement in the Chamber Theatre began in a classic scenario, initially as a stage worker. Then, concurrently with completing the acting studio at the “Hayfilm” film studio, he became engaged in theatrical plays such as “Cabaret,” “Sassoon David Copperfield,” “Linsi Show Program” (“Albania+”), “Government Concert,” “Nazar, Nazar till the End,” “Armmageddon,” “Every Day is New Year,” “Call of the Fireflies,” “Gentlemen, Everything is Falling Apart, but You Can Still Live and Have Fun,” “Very Love Story,” “To Arms,” “Amnesia,” “White Storks,” “Scotch and Whiskey,” “Confession of Love,” “Men Cross Borders, or an Etude About Women,” “Birth Certificate,” and others.
More renowned for his humorous characters, Rafayel Yeranosyan has also participated in several improvisational plays such as “Stop,” “OK,” “No Comment,” “7 and a Half,” “Glamorous Shepherds,” “My Wife’s Name is Maurice,” “Don Juans in Marseille,” “Hotel California,” and others. In recent years, Rafayel Yeranosyan has ventured into stand-up comedy, presenting humorous monologues like “Traffic” and “Evolution” during tours in Europe, the USA, and Russia.
From 2007 to 2010, he starred in “Kargin’s Program,” from 2010 to 2013 in the “Kargin Serial,” and in 2013 in comedy projects and music videos for “No Comment.” Rafayel Yeranosyan hosted programs such as “Good Morning” and “Who Are They” on radio and television.
The actor has appeared in feature films and various TV projects such as “Priestess,” “Alabalanitsa,” “Super Mom 1, 2,” “Poker.am,” “Good Episode,” “Scotch and Whiskey,” “Zhanna,” “Fathers,” “Caligula,” “In Camp,” sitcoms like “Honest Thieves,” “Women in Black,” “Respected Beggars,” “Our Yard 25 Years Later,” as well as “Kargin Program,” “32 Zuba,” “Married League,” and “Stone Sorrow.”
Rafayel Yeranosyan also presents his own projects like “Slave Isaura,” “MikRafon,” “Evening in Shant,” “Deputy Show Project,” and “The Rafik Show.”
Additionally, Rafayel Yeranosyan is involved in charitable activities, supporting orphanages and children with autism. 

Performances

Katherine Manasyan

Actress 
Date of Birth07․11․1977
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationGraduated from the Film Actor Studio at ``Hayfilm,`` studied under the direction of Henrik Margaryan and Ashot Bznuni's course at the Yerevan State College of Pop and Jazz Art in the jazz-vocal department
Awards
2005 – “Oscar” Award from the Hayfilm film studio,
2011 – Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia,
2013 – Commendation from the Chairman of the Parliament of Armenia,
2013 – Commendation from the Governor of Syunik,
2016 – Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Culture of Armenia. 

Katherine Manasyan has been an actress at the Chamber Theatre since 1998. Her debut play was “Anter Ground,” and she has since performed in almost all productions of the theatre, including “Titanic, Made in Armenia,” “Cabaret,” “Miss Armenia, Godless Comedy,” “Linsi Show Program” (“Albania+”), “Government Concert,” “Cello Sonata,” “Etude About Women,” “Nazar, Nazar till the End,” “Very Love Story,” “Armmageddon,” “Call of the Fireflies,” “Every Day is New Year,” “To Arms,” “Jubilee Client,” “It doesn’t matter with whom,” “Love Quadrangle,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Fe-Show.”
She has also hosted and edited various TV programs produced by “ErKat” Production, including “Cherchez la femme,” “Show 1-02,” “Guinness,” “Hit Parade,” “Weather Forecast,” and “Intellectual Club.”
Katherine Manasyan has acted in several films and TV series, including the TV play “Cello Sonata,” the films “Armenikum UPSA,” “Breakfast for Two,” “Forgiveness,” “Back to School,” and TV series like “Prisoners of Fate,” “Beyond the Edge,” “Kargin Serial,” “Angel School,” “Cherchez la femme,” “Girl from the Mountain,” sitcoms “La Casa de Papa,” “Kerankyuni,” “Blbulians,” “Azizyans,” and “To Be or Not to Be.” She has also appeared in short films and music videos.
Katherine is a professional singer and participated in the Armenian pop song festival “Krunk” and the prestigious all-Armenian song contest “Sayat-Nova-2003.” She took part in the “Two Stars” project on H1 TV channel and collaborated with various jazz bands. Katherine participated in the Take Five concert in Batumi.
Since 2021, she has been a guest actress in the improvisational play “Kin-Code.” Before her work in the Chamber Theatre, Katherine explored television, serving as an assistant director in the television editorial office. Later, she hosted programs on various TV channels and continues to conduct literary evenings.
Katherine Manasyan is actively involved in public speaking and voice acting for various films. She is a member of the Union of Theatre Workers of Armenia. 

Performances

Eva Khachatryan

Actress
Date of Birth13․12․1990
Place of BirthYerevan
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, workshop of Armen Elbakyan
Awards
2018 – Honorary diploma from the Mayor of Yerevan,
2022 – “Best Female Role” at the “Artavazd Award” ceremony.

Actress Eva Khachatryan began participating in repertoire performances at the Yerevan State Puppet Theatre from her first year, including “Playing Tumanyan,” “Pakhtasar Aghbar,” “Various Games of Love,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and others.
Since 2013, she has been an actress at the Yerevan State Chamber Theatre, entering the theatre with the play “Albania+.” Eva Khachatryan has then played in a series of vibrant and impressive productions, such as “Magical Ball,” “Cabaret,” “Government Concert,” “Anter Ground,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Scotch and Whiskey,” “No Man, No Problem,” “Black Box,” “Show #3,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “5+1 Love Story,” “Behind the Scenes, or the Anatomy of the theatre,” “B14/27,” “Fe-Show,” and more.
Eva Khachatryan has also performed in improvisational plays like “+-” and “Save Million.” She has appeared in various TV projects, series, films, and music videos, including “Money Needed,” “Brothers,” “Mom,” “Crossing Traces,” “Guardian of Light,” “Hunger Games,” “Full House,” “Poker.am,” “North-South,” “Carte Blanche,” “Fathers,” “Black Mines,” “Station,” “More Honor,” “Beautiful Son,” “Super Mom 2,” “Zhirayr Glents,” “Heroic Novellas,” “Death Squad,” “Bloody Bets,” “Mechanics of Happiness,” “Landing,” and more.
Eva Khachatryan has also participated in the First Channel’s TV project “Sea in Armenian.” 

Performances

Senik Barseghyan

Director, actor
Date of Birth24․04․1984
Place of BirthArtashat
EducationYerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, Workshop of Vage Shahverdyan and Satenik Matevosyan
Awards
2016: Honorary Diploma from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia,
2019: “Best Young Actor” at the annual “Artavazd” awards ceremony,
2022: “Best Actor” at the “Artavazd” awards ceremony. 

Senik Barseghyan joined the Chamber Theatre in 2007 with the production of “Cabaret.” Soon, he became passionate about musical shows and dramatic characters in the theatre. On the stage of the Chamber Theatre, Senik played roles in performances such as “Sasunski David Copperfield,” “Lindsay’s Show,” “Government Concert,” “Armageddon,” “Every Day is New Year,” “Call of the Fireflies,” “Gentlemen, everything is falling apart, but you can still live and have fun,” “Very Love Story,” “To Arms,” “Scotch and Whiskey,” “Miss Ad,” “White Storks,” “Show No. 3,” “Cabaret Restart,” “Black Box,” “Declaration of Love,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Guys Cross Borders, or an Etude about Women,” “Hamlet,” “Fe-Show,” and others.
Senik Barseghyan was the second director of the play “Hamlet” and the director of “Fe-Show.” He also starred in feature films by Ara Yernjakyan, such as “Jeanne,” and in historical-documentary films like “Grigor the Illuminator.”
Senik Barseghyan participated in TV projects such as “AI Superstar,” “The Voice,” and “Dancing.” He performed in musicals like “Mowgli” and “Sunset Boulevard.” Additionally, he has been actively involved in individual musical activities and has been a soloist in the Camaradas group for many years. 

Performances

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.