Russian Youth Theatre in Toronto is the part of Russian-Canadian Theatrical Community Center (RCTCC) (RCTCC has been Registered Charity # 864502356 RR 0001 since 2003 ). We would like to thank and acknowledge all of our sponsors and supporters!
Nikolay Cherkasov - one of the founders of the Russian Youth Theatre in Toronto. Since 1999 until 2011 Nikolay Chrerkasov has been artistic director and production designer. During this period he staged 19 plays. They are all different in genre and subject matter, but they have one thing in common - they were made with love and professionalism.
In Russia, Nikolay graduated from Russian University Theatre Arts (GITIS), Department of musical theatre, after which he worked in many Moscow teatres as a teacher of Theater Arts and singing, and in Bolshoi Theatre as a vocalist.
In Canada, in addition to Russian Youth Theatre Nikolay also appeared in Canadian Opera Company, Royal Opera Canada, and Opera in Concert.
For the great contribution into the development of Russian dramatic art abroad and promotion of Russian language and culture in Canada, Nikolay Cherkasov received Award from the Government Commission for Compatriots Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.