
GLEAMS THEATRE
Where Art Really Matters



ABOUT US
GLEAMS THEATRE
An Indy Theatre based in Montreal
Executive Producer & Artistic Director: IRA SOKOLOVA
GLEAMS THEATRE was founded in March 2004 by Ira S (Actress, Director, Musician and Composer) and Constantin Sokolov (Playwright,Theatre Director and Videographer)
The founders bring more than 25 years of European Experience from studying and working in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Germany, Switzerland and Norway in theatre, music and film. Ira Sokolova and Constantin Sokolov combine knowledge, European aesthetic background with energy and talent to produce, teach and entertain.
GLEAMS THEATRE has the following objectives:
Produce contemporary and controversial plays focused on the inner world of the individual in modern society
Introduce new, seldom or not yet produced European, Canadian and American dramatic works
Produce flexible performances that do not require a specific theatre space.
Encourage young actors and technicians to gain experience in their domain
HIGHLIGHTS:
2004/2005 - Pilot Production - North American Premiere of The Guitar Woman by award-winning playwright Jon Fosse, directed by C. Sokolov
2010 - Canadian premiere of Callback by Bill Svanoe, part of the Off Fringe Festival St-Ambroise, Montreal, in association with La Tigressa Productions, directed by Ira S
2009 - Secluded Spots - North-American Premiere of My Child by British playwright Mike Bartlet and Canadian premiere of Riverside Drive by Woody Allen, directed by C. Sokolov
2008 - Montreal English premiere of The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco, directed by C. Sokolov
2007/2008 - A series of short plays at the Diamond Bookstore, Montreal including the Canadian premieres of English Made Simple and Sure Thing by David Ives, and Miss You by David Auburn, directed by C. Sokolov
2007 EndGame by Samuel Beckett and the Canadian premiere of Central Park West by Woody Allen, directed by C. Sokolov
2006 - Beckett 100 - A Celebration of Samuel Beckett's 100th Birthday with 3 short plays: Play, Rockaby and What Where, directed by C. Sokolov
2005 - North-American Premiere of Mother And Child by Jon Fosse, directed by C. Sokolov
OTHER:
Produce music shows
Produce theatre shows for young audiences
Train actors and musicians through individual classes, group classes and workshops
Most of GLEAMS THEATRE'S productions are reviewed by Montreal's media
GLEAMS THEATRE is a member of Quebec Drama Federation (QDF)
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GLEAMS THEATRE
Where Art Really Matters
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