ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF STATE SUPPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEATER CULTURE IN UKRAINE

Abstract

Theater culture in Ukraine has ancient roots. The directions and nature of its development are determined by many factors. In particular, the state plays a significant role in shaping the modern cultural space. State support of theaters is a significant contribution to their development. The purpose of the paper is to clarify the specifics of providing state support to theaters, as well as to determine its impact on the development of theaters. Methodology. The article uses a systematic approach, which made it possible to investigate the problem of state support for theaters from different angles and draw conclusions about its effectiveness and the possibilities of implementing the necessary changes. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that for the first time the specifics of providing state support to theaters, in particular during the period of martial law, have been highlighted. During the war, the problems of financing culture took a back seat, which was also reflected in the theater sphere. Specific conditions for the existence of theaters, new needs and challenges were also added, and the work format changed. This especially applies to theaters whose buildings have been completely or partially destroyed, those located in the front-line zone and cannot work normally due to security conditions. This made it necessary to solve the issues of financing from the state budget, which will allow to preserve the creative potential of the theater and provide an opportunity to implement it in formats appropriate to the situation. A comparison of the development of various Ukrainian theaters in wartime conditions was made, taking into account the actual needs and problems of each of them. In addition, the experience of other countries regarding issues of state financing and support is involved. The conclusions summarize that state support should be implemented in several directions. This applies not only to state funding of theater institutions, but also to ensuring proper training of personnel, supporting creative initiatives and youth, organizing and holding various cultural events on theater topics (festivals, summer theater schools, etc.), and expanding the informative field in order to popularize theater activities. Further research will be aimed at a more detailed consideration of each direction of support, its priority provisions and conditions of implementation in Ukraine, taking into account the peculiarities of the creative activity of various forms of theater.