![]() ![]() ![]() As for the humor, it’s all there, and it works. Directed by David Ellenstein with a top-notch cast, the production manages to find the tightrope balance between comedy and many of Chekhov’s usual dark subjects. And the actors each create distinct, well-rounded characters that bring a dimension to the fast-moving story. The Cherry Orchard itself was written over a period of more than two years, from early 1901 to late 1903, during which Chekhov was often in doctor-imposed exile from his wife and friends in Moscow, on the Mediterranean island of Yalta, in order to spare his ailing lungs. “ This adaptation by Jean-Claude van Itallie is concise and sounds contemporary. ![]() This production is made possible by the generous support of Darlene Marcos Shiley. ![]() Serious theatre-lovers will not want to miss this classic tale of heightened human drama. With universal themes of societal upheaval, love, loss, grief, envy, and ambition, THE CHERRY ORCHARD remains as relevant and powerful today as it was when it first premiered in 1903. We learn that the cherry trees are in bloom even though it is frosty outside. Home » Season 41 » The Cherry Orchard The Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov, in a version by Jean-Claude van Itallie Directed by David EllensteinĪnton Chekhov’s beloved masterwork is a rich tapestry of the human condition woven into a humorous and haunting tale. Anton Chekhov and The Cherry Orchard Background Suggestions for Further Reading Summary Full Play Summary The play begins in the pre-dawn hours of a May morning in Russia. ![]()
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