Teatr.doc was created in 2002 by several playwrights. This is one of the most controversial theatres in Moscow as they are non-governmental, non-profit, and independent. Many of the works are carried out by volunteers, on a voluntary basis. Most of the performances at Theatre.doc are in the genre of documentary theater. Documentary theater, based on authentic texts, interviews, and the fate of real people is a special genre that exists at the intersection of art and topical social analysis. The creative group of the theater create performances based on meetings with real people, the most relevant and timely topics of reality. They use testimonies of real people, «deep improvisation", theatrical games and training. They were invited to prestigious theater festivals in Poland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Baltic States, and in major Russian cities.
The Moscow Times has taken an unflinching look at the struggles of Teatr.doc with the Russian government. Here are some articles, in chronological order, that will give you a better idea of what has happened: