Background
ROSTOVTSEV, Ivan was born in 1892.
ROSTOVTSEV, Ivan was born in 1892.
From 1892 prompter, then actor, assistant stage director, then second director, Nizhniy Novgorod Theater. From 1900 stage director, then chief director at severed leading provincial theaters. Also directed drama companies in Vladikavkaz, Nizhniy Novgorod, Novorossiysk, Novocherkassk, Pskov, Rostov-on-Don, Yaroslavl’, et cetera
Founded Bauman 1st Moscow Workers’ Theater. Helped found young people’s theatrical studios in Saratov and other cities. Artistic director, Arkhangelsk, Gorky, Ivanovo, Kuybyshev, Saratov and Smolensk theaters.
From 1943 artistic director, stage director, then artistic consultant, Yaroslavl’ Volkov Theater. Noted for his interpretation of Gorky's plays. Did extensive drama teaching.