The Dog Days of August

by Mark Cuddy

Anton loved dogs.

Two Important Introductions!

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The first one is the most important: announcing the inaugural acting company for our three Chekov plays.

Each actor brings intelligence, specificity and emotion to their creative process. They have committed to our special pre-rehearsal gatherings over the next three months to take a deep dive into both the plays and the cultural context in which they were written. We have multiple scholars speaking virtually to the artistic ensemble about the art, music and politics of late 19th century Russia. By the time we “get on our feet” for staging rehearsals – starting November 30 for The Seagull – we hope to be able to inhabit Chekhov’s distinct characters with confidence and joy. 

While you’ll have to wait to see photos of these 31 actors until we complete our portrait process in October, here are our Chekhov standard bearers in first name alphabetical order:

Aaron Duclos – TRIGORIN, The Seagull
Brad Craddock – SHAMRAEV, The Seagull
Claudia Coonan – VARYA, The Cherry Orchard
Connor McGuire – KULYGIN, Three Sisters
D. Scott Adams – LOPAKHIN, The Cherry Orchard
Darby Williams – MASHA, Three Sisters
David Shakes – SORIN, The Seagull
Erin-Kate Howard – ARKADINA, The Seagull
Feliza Bascara-Zohar – CHARLOTTA, The Cherry Orchard
Fred Pienkoski – YASHA, The Cherry Orchard and FEDOTIK, Three Sisters
Ged Owen – ANDREI, Three Sisters
Hilary Appleman – ANFISA, Three Sisters
Ian Yates – TREPLEV, The Seagull and TROFIMOV, The Cherry Orchard
Jerry Bradley – GAEV, The Cherry Orchard and CHEBUTYKIN, Three Sisters
John Gaerhing – FERAPONT, Three Sisters
Jonathan Lowery – YEPIKHODOV, The Cherry Orchard
Katie Keating – NATASHA, Three Sisters
Katie Mae Chalone – ANYA, The Cherry Orchard
Kerry Young – RANEVSKAYA, The Cherry Orchard
Michael Whistler – PISCHIK, The Cherry Orchard
Miranda Rose Blood – DUNYASHA, The Cherry Orchard
Natalia Hulse – NINA, The Seagull and IRINA, Three Sisters
Natalie Koenig – MASHA, The Seagull
Paul Moukperian – SOLYONY, Three Sisters
Reuben Tapp – VERSHININ, Three Sisters
Rick Staropoli – DORN, The Seagull 
Sam Kinsman - STATIONMASTER/BEGGER, The Cherry Orchard
Sarah Izzo – OLGA, Three Sisters
Tanner Effinger – MEDEVENKO, The Seagull and TUZENBACH, Three Sisters 
Tomas Hernandez – FIRS, The Cherry Orchard
Tracey Atkins Ulterino – POLINA, The Seagull

How’s that for a vast representation of theatrical humanity!

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You already know that we will be performing at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center at 142 Atlantic Avenue in the Neighborhood of the Arts, but where will we be rehearsing these epic plays?

Tada! A fortunate turn of events has led us to a beautiful 2,000 square foot loft on South Clinton Avenue. The owner has graciously worked with us to craft an affordable lease starting August 20th for all our rehearsal needs. We will even be able to rent it out to other theatre and dance companies for their rehearsals and auditions. Because of its location we have aptly named it:

 
 

Pretty cool!

A reminder – we are in the exclusive August window for donors to purchase season subscription before the general public in September.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Classically Yours,

 
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