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ANTON CHEKHOV

THE SEAGULL — THE CHERRY ORCHARD — THREE SISTERS

Directed by Mark Cuddy

Translated by Kristin Johnsen–Neshati

January 8–17, 2026

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march 6–14, 2026

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may 8–16, 2026

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All performances are at the MuCCC | 142 Atlantic Ave. | Rochester, NY

Anton Chekhov's plays revolutionized theater by depicting everyday life and characters with remarkable realism.

Focusing on the subtle nuances of human psychology and inner turmoil, rather than grand dramatic gestures made his plays feel deeply authentic and relatable to audiences. His work is often cited as a cornerstone of modern theater, particularly for his ability to capture the complexities of human existence through seemingly ordinary situations.

The Seagull

January 8–17, 2026

Sign Interpreted Performance is January 15. Interpreters will be located in front of House Left.

Meet the Cast

  • A black-and-white portrait of a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair wearing a collared shirt, looking slightly to the side with a subtle smile, against a plain light-colored wall.

    Aaron Duclos as TRIGORIN

  • Black and white portrait of a man with a full beard, mustache, and receding hairline, wearing a black shirt, against a dark background.

    Adam Urbanic as YAKOV

  • Black and white portrait of a woman wearing glasses and a denim jacket, smiling with slightly curly hair.

    AnneMarie Giannandrea as COOK

  • A black and white portrait of a smiling, bald man with a beard, wearing a black shirt, against a plain background.

    Brad Craddock as SHAMRAEV

  • Black and white portrait of an elderly man with glasses, a mustache, wearing a suit jacket and a necklace with a bead and a carved pendant.

    David Shakes as SORIN

  • Black and white portrait of a middle-aged woman with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless top and layered necklaces, smiling softly, against a plain background.

    Erin-Kate Howard as ARKADINA

  • Black and white portrait of smiling young man with long wavy hair, wearing a collared shirt.

    Jordan Goodman as YURI

  • A young man with dark hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a black shirt with decorative patterns on the sleeves and pocket, posing against a neutral background.

    Ian Yates as TREPLEV

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, smiling slightly, wearing a black top, against a plain background.

    Kate Quinn as MAID

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair in a braid, wearing a black top and a belt, smiling softly.

    Natalia Hulse as NINA

  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with curly hair smiling at the camera, wearing a buttoned dark sweater and a white top underneath.

    Natalie Koenig as MASHA

  • A smiling middle-aged man with a beard and short hair, wearing a short-sleeved, button-up shirt, sitting against a plain wall.

    Rick Staropoli as DORN

  • Black and white portrait of a man with a beard and short hair, smiling and wearing a casual shirt over a T-shirt, against a plain background.

    Tanner Effinger as MEDEVENKO

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a sleeveless top, resting her chin on her hand, smiling softly at the camera.

    Tracey Atkins Uterine as POLINA

  • Mark Cuddy | Director

    Kristin Johnsen-Neshati | Translator

    Donald Brenner | Associate Director

    Vince Salpietro | Scenic Designer

    Diane Spacher | Costume Designer

    Gregg Coffin | Composer + Sound Designer

    River Baugh | Stage Manager

    Shawnda Urie     | Dramaturg

    Lindsay Warren Baker | Intimacy Director

    AnneMarie Giannandrea     | Assistant Stage Manager

    Kate Quinn     | Assistant Stage Manager

    Donnie Woodard | Design Associate + Props Supervisor

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The Cherry orchard

March 6–14, 2026

Prologue pre-show talk will be held in the theatre thirty minutes before curtain time.

March 10 is $10 Tuesday! Cash only.

Sign Interpreted Performance is March 12. Interpreters will be located in front of House Left.

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Meet the Cast

  • A black-and-white portrait of a woman with her hair in a bun, wearing earrings and a dark top, smiling softly at the camera.

    Claudia Coonan as VARYA

  • Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with short dark hair, wearing a white shirt and a dark vest, looking confidently at the camera.

    D. Scott Adams as LOPAKHIN

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling and wearing a collared shirt with a name tag that reads "Jones New York".

    Feliza Bascara-Zahar as CHARLOTTA

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling young man with a beard, wearing a black zip-up shirt, standing in front of a plain textured wall.

    Fred Pienkoski as YASHA

  • Black and white portrait of a young man smiling, wearing a dark shirt with patterned details on the sleeves and pocket, against a plain textured background.

    Ian Yates as TROFIMOV

  • A smiling older man with light-colored hair wearing a leather jacket over a button-up shirt, in black and white.

    Jerry Bradley as GAEV

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with a beard, wearing a casual t-shirt against a plain background.

    Jonathan Lowery as YEPIKHODOV

  • Black and white portrait of a woman with short, dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black top, against a blurred background.

    Katie Mae Chalone as ANYA

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a top with lace detailing.

    Kerry Young as RANEVSKAYA

  • Black and white portrait of an older man with a beard and grey hair, smiling and wearing a checked shirt.

    Michael Whistler as PISCHIK

  • A young woman with long, dark hair and a smile, wearing a dark shirt, standing in front of a white brick wall.

    Miranda Rose Blood as DUNYASHA

  • A smiling man with a beard and short, dark hair, wearing a button-up shirt, posing against a brick wall.

    Sam Kinsman as STATIONMASTER/BEGGER

  • Black and white portrait of an elderly man with glasses, smiling, wearing a dark button-up shirt.

    Tomas Hernandez as FIRS

  • Mark Cuddy | Director

    Kristin Johnson-Neshati | Translator

    Donald Brenner | Associate Director

    Claudia Nolan | Admin + Dramaturg

    Lindsay Warren Baker | Intimacy Director

    Greg Coffin | Composer

    Czerton Lim | Scenic Designer

    Andrew Wilhelm | Sound Designer

    AnneMarie Giannandrea | Stage Manager

    Donnie Woodard | Design Associate + Props Supervisor

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Three sisters

May 8–16, 2026

Prologue pre-show talk will be held in the theatre thirty minutes before curtain time.

Sign Interpreted Performance is May 14. Interpreters will be located in front of House Left.

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Meet the Cast

  • Black and white portrait of a man with a styled mustache and beard, wearing a dark button-up shirt, against a plain background.

    Connor McGuire as KULYGIN

  • Black and white portrait of a woman smiling, wearing a dark V-neck sweater, with earrings, and short hair.

    Darby Williams as MASHA

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with a beard and short hair, wearing a dark polo shirt, standing in front of a plain wall.

    Fred Pienkoski as FEDOTIK

  • Black and white portrait of a man with long wavy hair, a mustache and goatee, wearing a nose ring, earrings, and a black shirt, smiling at the camera.

    Ged Owen as ANDREI

  • A black and white photograph of a smiling older woman wearing glasses, a short hairstyle, a dark V-neck shirt, a necklace, and a light-colored open jacket.

    Hilary Appelman as ANFISA

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling mature man wearing a leather jacket and a collared shirt.

    Jerry Bradley as CHEBUTYKIN

  • A black and white portrait of an older man with short hair, wearing a collared button-up shirt, looking slightly to the side.

    John Gaerhing as FERAPONT

  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with long braided hair, wearing a black top and a belt, smiling softly in front of a plain background.

    Natalia Hulse as IRINA

  • A black-and-white portrait of a woman with short dark hair smiling, wearing a black top with sheer sleeves and a striped shoulder detail against a plain background.

    Katie Keating as NATASHA

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair, wearing a black t-shirt, against a plain background.

    Paul Moukperian as SOLYONY

  • A black-and-white photograph of a smiling man wearing a patterned shirt, looking directly at the camera.

    Reuben Tapp as VERSHININ

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with a beard, wearing a casual shirt over a t-shirt.

    Tanner Efinger as TUZENBACH

  • Black-and-white portrait of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a turtleneck sweater and earrings, smiling slightly at the camera.

    Sarah Izzo as OLGA

  • Mark Cuddy | Director

    Kristin Johnsen-Neshati | Translator

    Donald Brenner | Associate Director

    Lindsay Warren Baker | Intimacy Coordinator

    Gregg Coffin | Composer

    Izmir Ickbal | Scenic Designer

    Carmen Martinez | Costume Designer

    Andrew Wilhelm | Sound Designer

    Donnie Woodard | Design Associate + Props Supervisor

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