The article comprehensively explores the adaptation of contemporary Kazakh prose to screen and stage arts, focusing on the complex nature of the stage adaptation process (inszenierung) and the specifics of artistic transformation. The core of the study is an analysis of the reconstruction of literary texts within the theatrical space through the prisms of directorial concept, stage form, and acting interpretation. In particular, a comparative analysis of the film and theatrical versions of Abdizhamil Nurpeisov’s classic novel "Blood and Sweat" is conducted to identify the patterns of artistic evolution and transformation within the work.

The research emphasizes directorial decisions and the psychological depth of acting performances that reveal the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the characters' portraits. Furthermore, the study scientifically examines the artistic solutions regarding the psychological subtext and emotional dynamics of female images on stage. By tracing the historical development of prose adaptations in the Kazakh theatre, the article evaluates their impact on audience perception. The findings demonstrate the significant potential of the national literary heritage in revitalizing the repertoire of modern theatre and highlight the contemporary artistic possibilities of classical works in a new media environment. This paper serves as an interdisciplinary study at the intersection of literary theory and art criticism.