Sergey Grigoryan: Iran and Armenia's dramatic literature have had a mutual influence

The play "Swan Lake" from Armenia was performed on the fifth day of the International Puppet Festival. This play, written and directed by Samson Movsesyan, was staged in the Qashghai Hall , City Theater Complex.

Movsesyan is author of more than 20 performances in Armenian, Russian and English. Staged performances of different theatrical styles: puppet theater, plastic drama,. Twice Best Young Director ARTAVAZD National Theater Award winner: in 2012 for THE NOSE (UP Theater) and in 2013 for ALICE IN WONDERLAND (Yerevan State Puppet Theater). And The Best Theater Director in 2016 with Witch at State Puppet theatre.

 

After watching the show Swan Lake, Sergey Grigoryan spoke to Iran Theater reporter about the mutual influence and coexistence of Iranian and Armenian dramatic art and literature.

 

Are you familiar with Iranian theater festivals?

- A few months ago, during the Fadjr International Theater Festival, there was a a production from Armenia, "Hamlet", which I also watched it.

 

Are there  theater festivals in Armenia? And have any shows from Iran participated in these festivals?

- Golden Apricot" Film Festival is held in Armenia, which is considered a popular festival, and of course Iranian films also participates in this festival and is welcomed by the Armenian audience. Because the two countries of Iran and Armenia are two old nations with mutual understanding and have common ties. Therefore, Armenian people show a high understanding of Iranian films participating in Armenian film festivals.

The General Department of Dramatic Arts is planning educational courses and workshops to further educate and expand the art of puppetry between Iran and other countries of the world. Has Armenia taken a joint action in this regard?

 

- I don't know, but in general, I can say that the foundation of the art of puppet show in Armenia is a very large and prominent structure and has good capacities, and according to these conditions, puppet artists are willing to expand their activities, they will certainly interact with you.

 

Are you familiar with Iranian folk performances such as Takht-e-hozi, siyah bazi, marquee play?

- I do not have deep studies in this field and I am not familiar with these kind of shows, but there are deep and historical cultural links between Iran and Armenia, and I am sure that these types of performances have had an impact on our literature. Since it is always said that in order to know any people, you have to know the literature of that people, because the life of those people is reflected in their literature, art and dramatic literature are also part of this literature. So I am sure that the dramatic art and literature of both countries have had mutual influence on each other.