Theatre as Exhibit, Museum as Stage: New Approaches to Interpreting Theatrical Heritage

17:10 — 18:10 (May 22)
New Treryakov Kadashi
Plenary Hall

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Case Study Presentation

Theatrical museums work with a unique kind of heritage — one that is living, layered, and dynamic. Their mission is not merely to preserve posters, costumes, and set designs, but to convey the entire magic of theater through their exhibitions, without losing depth and context.

Theatrical heritage calls for new approaches: here, scenography intersects with research, and the energy of the stage takes shape as a museum experience.

• How can the theatrical experience be conveyed through a museum exhibition?
• Which interpretive approaches to theatrical heritage most effectively engage contemporary audiences?
• What challenges do theatrical museums face today?

Moderator:
Gulya Baltaeva, journalist, TV presenter, teacher

Speakers:
Pavel Vashchilin, Director, Moscow Art Academic Theatre Museum
Guldaniya Zinnatova, Head, Sharyk Club Interactive Multimedia Complex of Tatar Theatre History, Kamal Tatar State Academic Theatre
Galina Shirokova, Head, Obraztsov Puppet Theatre Museum