The folk theatre in Turkey and Ulvi Uraz

In many countries in Europe, especially France, the National Theater has been established between 16th and 17th centuries. Formation the Folk Theatre which reflects the traditions of their society, culture, writers, language and problems has got different forms before the republic and after the republic for Turkey. Pre-Republican puppet, karagöz, ortaoyunu, tuluat, meddah under the title of Traditional Turkish Theater, In the post-Republican period, city theaters, state theaters, the theaters of the public houses and the private theaters in recent history. So one of these private theaters, Ulvi Uraz Theater, was an example of a folk theater with its stage style, the involvement of indigenous games, the full reflection of the society culture, and the types created on the stage. Turkish theater has been won many local plays as well as many master actors by Ulvi Uraz. In this sense, Ulvi Uraz's acting and his perspective on theater have a great share. In this study, with samples from some countries concept of folk theatre and role of theatre of Ulvi Uraz are discussed in Turkey in this context. Key Words: Folk Theater, National Theater, Theatre of Ulvi Uraz, Folk Thatre in Turkey