Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan Adil Kerimli met with the teams of the State Puppet Theater and the State Yuğ Theater, where topical issues of the further development of theatrical art were discussed at the meetings, the press service of the department told Day.Az. Deputy Minister, People’s Artist Murad Huseynov, Advisor to the Minister, Honored Artist Oleg Amirbekov also took part in the meeting with creative groups.
Speaking about the rich 93-year history of the State Puppet Theater, which worthily preserves national traditions, the minister noted that the theater stands out for its creative activities, repertoire policy, republican and foreign tours, and participation in international festivals. The importance of modern requirements and artistic trends, integration into the world theatrical process based on national traditions, attraction of talented, qualified youth to the center of art, participation of creative and technical personnel in advanced courses and master classes in foreign countries was emphasized.
Director of the State Puppet Theater, Honored Cultural Worker Rashad Ahmedzadeh thanked the minister for his high assessment of the team’s activities.
At a meeting with the staff of the Yuğ State Theater, the minister noted that the theater occupies a special place in the national culture. Along with interesting performances and ongoing projects, the troupe successfully represents our country abroad.
Director of the Yuğ State Theater, Honored Cultural Worker Islam Hasanov thanked the minister for the meeting with the staff. It was noted that the theater has had problems with the building for many years. Operating since 1989 as a studio, and since 1992 as a state theater, the theater has continued its activities in the building of the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater since 2016. The lack of your own space negatively affects creative activity and the continuous process of work. The theater’s chief director Mikail Mikailov, People’s Artist Mamedsafa Gasimov, honored artists Sonakhanym Mikailova, Gulzar Gurbanova, actor and director Abdulgani Aliyev spoke about the successes of the theater, the creative process, as well as existing problems. Adil Karimli emphasized that the issue of building a theater is in the spotlight, and this problem will be resolved as soon as possible. He also noted that the ministry is ready to support initiatives and creative proposals aimed at developing theatrical art. At the end of the meetings, the minister wished the teams success in their creative activities.