Repertoire Policy of Modern Amateur Theatre Groups: Attempt of Sociological Research

The article examines the problem of choosing theatre repertoire, analyses the basic principles of its formation in amateur and professional theatre groups. A comparative analysis is conducted. Special attention is paid to repertoire policy of Belgorod region theatres: monitoring of the stage directors’ preferences was implemented with a view to identify their motives for choosing plays of a certain domestic or foreign author, of a particular genre, time period. The factors influencing the choice of amateur theatres repertoire are determined and an integral picture of theatrical life in Belgorod region is presented.