Teacher Bubus Comedy by Alexei Faiko 1925

Theater named after Vsevolod Emilevich Meyerhold

This is a theater poster from the Vsevolod Meyerhold Theatre, advertising the comedy “Teacher Bubus” (Учитель Бубус) by Alexei Faiko, which premiered in 1925. The production was directed by the renowned avant-garde theater innovator Vsevolod Meyerhold (режиссёр-постановщик). The listed performance dates are January 29, 30, 31 and February 1, all in 1925. The poster reflects the Constructivist style typical of Soviet design of the 1920s, with bold geometric forms and striking typography. The cast featured famous Soviet actors such as Igor Ilyinsky, Zinaida Raikh, and M. Babanova. Music was composed by Leonid Arnsham, stage design was by I. Shlepianov, and assistant directors were P. Tsetnerovich and N. Loiter. Artist I. Shlepyanov.