The theatre is called the temple of art. It is here, in the sacred walls, where the immortal spirit of the patroness of the stage art Melpomene reigns, theatrical performances are created, comprehending the meaning of which, the viewer comprehends the meaning of life.

Continuing the chronicle of the Turkmen theatrical art, the construction of a modern theater platform is underway in the new administrative centre of the Ahal velayat, the city of Arkadag. The majestic building of the State Drama Theater, located in the centre of the «smart» city, according to the Resolution by the Mejlis Milli Gengesh will be named after Aman Gulmammedov, the founder of the Turkmen theatrical art, famous artist, playwright and director, in our country.

Aman Gulmammedov’s name is famous in the national theatre and cinema due to his natural talent and incredible work ability. He was born in 1908 in the village of Yylgyn-Kariz, the Gokdepe etrap of the Ahal velayat. He was of creative nature.

The future actor graduated from the Ashgabat School of Oriental Arts. He studied at the capital's mechanical technical school of communications, where he participated in the performances of an amateur circle. He continued his education at the Turkmen theatre studio, after which he joined the troupe of the country's first national drama theatre.

Creating vivid stage images, Aman Gulmammedov impressed with his acting. On the theatre stage, he played the roles of Shakespeare's characters, heroes from the works of Turkmen and Russian literature. In addition, he played in such movies as «Dalyokaya nevesta», «Dursun», «Syn pastuha» etc.

He made a creative career joining the theater as an artist and being appointed the chief director and director of the Turkmen State Drama Theatre named after Mollanepes. The high audience rating and numerous awards, including the Magtymguly International Prize of Turkmenistan, testify to the great talent of Aman Gulmammedov.

The young artists learn from his film works, which make up the Golden Fund of National Cinema. And this continuity of generations symbolizes the inextricable link between the past, present and future, being a continuation of the best traditions of the Turkmen theatre and cinema, which are of important patriotic, aesthetic and moral education function.

The opening of a new theatre venue will be a great gift for creative teams and another important step in the development of national art.