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‘ARTAVAZD’ THEATRE AWARDS

The cultural and theatre elite of Armenia gathered in "Ararat" factory, where "Artavazd" Theatre Annual Awards 2005 was held.

The ceremony began in the welcoming speech of RA President Robert Kocharian that was read by Yervand Ghazanchian, Chairman of RA Theatrical Union. Afterwards, he represented the jury members. He said that this year there were many young artists among the nominees. 11 awards were given during the ceremony, including three "Artavazd" statues and 8 medals.

The first prize went to Varsik Grigorian for her devoted work at the theatre. "Makbeth" staged at Hrachia Ghaplanian Drama Theatre won the prize for the best performance of 2004-2005 theatrical season. "Artavazd" was handed to Armen Khandikian, head of the theatre.

The prize for "The Best Actor" went to Vladimir Msrian, while Anna Elbakian received "Artavazd" for "The Best Actress." Beate Ehlers, a German actress, was given the same prize within the framework of the international project organized by Hakob Ghazanchian.

Robert Elibekian was recognized the best art director for his work in "Charents’ Reformatory" performance.

Ara Manucharian, a young director at "Goy" experimental theatre, won the prize for the best debut for his performance entitled "My Death." While "Psychosis 4.48" performance staged at Sundukian Theatre was recognized the best youth’s performance of the year.

Narine Malian, director at Malian theatre, was awarded a prize for staging the play by Aghasi Ayvazyan. Ara Yernjakian received "Artavazd" medal for establishing and preserving the Yerevan Chamber Theatre.

Alexander Grigorian, head of the Yerevan Russian Theatre after Stanislavsky, was also awarded a prize for "The Moon Beast" performance dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The prize will be given to him in during the Yerevan premiere of the performance on April 7.

By Gohar Gevorgian