SERF THEATER IN RUSSIA IN THE 19TH CENTURY (on the example of Gladkov'' theater in Penza)
In article the theater history in Russia, namely - provincial serf theater - the first public and permanent theater of Gladkov in Penza which functioned 24 years (1806-1829) is considered. The theater has been created by the local landowner G.V. Gladkov with the permission of the governor F.L. Vigel, first of all, as a commercial institution. The troupe was made by both serf actors, and fans and hired actors. The repertoire was made by dramas, tragedies, comedies. In 1821 the theater was inherited by the son V.G. Gladkov.