Известные актеры театра

Bohdan Stupka

I. Before reading

Do you like going to the theatre if you have such a possibility? Why? What do you prefer to watch: comedies, dramas, musicals or others?

II. While reading

Read the short text about Bohdan Stupka and add some facts that are not mentioned in it.

Bohdan Stupka was born on 27 August 1941 in Kulykiv, L'viv province. He is one of the most renowned stage and film actors. His repertoire includes roles from farce, satirical comedy, contemporary plays, and tragedy (includ­ing such roles as W. Shakespeare's Richard III and Edmund in "King Lear").

He completed study in the drama studio at the L'viv Ukrainian Drama Theatre (1961 -1967) and worked there as a leading actor. In 1968-1973 he was a student of the Faculty of Theatre Studies at Kyiv Institute of Theatre Arts, and in 1978 he joined the Kyiv Ukrainian Drama Theatre. He acted in the films "A White Bird with a Black Mark", "The Pipers", "The Red Bells" and many others.

B.Stupka is the People's Artist of Ukraine and the Shevchenko prize laureate. He played his best stage parts in I.Franko's "Stolen Happiness" (Zadorozhnyi), Sholom-Aleichem's "Tevie-Tevel" (Tevie), M.Bulgakov's "Master and Margaret" (Master), H.Skovoroda's "Garden of Divine Songs" (Skovoroda).

III. After reading

1. Make a chart for B.Stupka s life.
Years Events

1941

1961-67

1968-73

1972

1978

2. Answer the questions.

1. When was Bohdan Stupka born?

2. Did he want to become an actor in his childhood?

3. What was the first place of his actor activity?

1. What are his main roles at the theatre?

2. What do you personally know about his achievements?

3. Do you think that Bohdan Stupka is a patriot of our country? Give vivid examples.

4. What theatre does he perform now?

5. Have you ever been there?

6. What are your impressions of the theatre, actors' performing?

10) What theatre from your point of view can be considered popular?

IV. Speaking

1. Make notes about your opinions of Bohdan Stupka.

Think of reasons to support your opinions (He is an excellent actor/very intelligent, etc)

Practise saying your opinions (Personally, I think he is...)

2. In pairs discuss the following:

1. How would you describe this person? (appearance and features of character)

2. What kind of person is he?

3. What are the most famous things he's achieved in his life?

4. What impressed you most of all?

3. Work in pairs. A journalist is going to interview Bohdan Stupka. Choose the best questions to ask him.

Have you always wanted to be an actor? Have you achieved all your ambitions?

What have been the best/the worst moments in your career so far? Describe your typical working day. What are the most pleasant things about your job? How do you relax? Do you have any hobbies?

Is it difficult to find enough time for your family and friends when you are so busy?

How would you like people to remember you?

4. Develop the idea with a partner I think that the role of the theatre in our life is....

V. Writing

Write a review about the last theatre performance you have visited or seen on TV. Describe the actors 'performance, props, music and your own impressions of it.