Usachev, A. A. The Story of an Actor (Povest ob odnom aktere). State Academic Drama Theater, 1934. In Russian.

А. А. Усачев. Повесть об одном актере.
Серия: «Александрийская сцена в воспоминаниях ее деятелей».
Москва: Государственный Академический театр драмы, 1934.
142 с., ил. Уменьшенный формат. Тканевый твердый издательский переплет.
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Alexander Usachev.
The Story of an Actor (Povest ob odnom aktere).
Series: "Aleksandriyskaya stsena v vospominaniyakh ee deyateley" (The Alexandrian Stage in the Memoirs of its Figures).
Moscow: State Academic Drama Theater, 1934.
142 pp., illus. Pocket format. Publisher's cloth hardcover.

This 1934 memoir is a vital document of the Russian theatrical tradition, chronicling the nearly fifty-year career of Alexander Usachev (1866–1943), a pillar of the Alexandrinsky Theatre. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the imperial and early Soviet stage, including the arrangement of a simple and unpretentious narrative detailing Usachev's work in over 260 roles. As a representative of the finest acting traditions, his recollections serve as a bridge between the 19th-century theatrical schools and the new Soviet academic stage.  Issued by the State Academic Drama Theater (as the Alexandrinsky was then known), this volume was published to celebrate a master whose "ageless talent" continued to resonate with the "broad masses of the Soviet audience." As a vital primary source, this volume documents the daily life, creative struggles, and backstage atmosphere of one of Russia’s most prestigious stages during a period of immense cultural transition. The book is enhanced by illustrations and portraits, capturing the visual essence of the roles discussed.