Three Sisters
Mar 05, 2020 to Mar 14, 2020
A New Version by Sarah Ruhl
based on the literal translation by Elise Thoron
with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati
Directed by:
Lila Rachel Becker
Location:
David Thayer Theatre
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 8:00pm
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 8:00pm
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 8:00pm
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 8:00pm
"You say: life is beautiful.
But what if it only seems that way."
In a country house in Russia at the end of the 19th century, three sisters long to return to the Moscow of their youth. Meanwhile, their sister-in-law wages domestic war. Soldiers in a battalion stationed in town long for the sisters. And across Russia, a cataclysm is brewing. Sarah Ruhl brings fresh urgency to Chekhov's tragicomic masterpiece in her lyrical translation.
There will be six, singular bright flashes used during the performance, in addition to the use of theatrical haze.
Three Sisters (Ruhl) is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
Cast
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Olga | Crystal Stewart |
| Masha | Liat Graf |
| Irina | Amy Rodriguez* |
| Andrei | Deven Vera* |
| Natasha | Luli Gomez Teruel |
| Kulygin | Elijah Jones* |
| Vershinin | Ryan Martin* |
| Solyony | Kyle Watkins* |
| Tuzenbach | Octavius Lanier |
| Chebutykin | Kevin Burford* |
| Fedotik | Greg Jones* |
| Rode | Ted Buckley* |
| Anfisa | Krista Neumann |
| Ferapont | Josh Sazon |
| Maid | Kate Anderson* |
Artistic Team
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Lila Rachel Becker |
| Dramaturg | Nate Ferguson |
| Scenic Designer | Bethany Kasperek |
| Costume Designer | Loyce Arthur** |
| Lighting Designer | Kimberly Fain |
| Sound Designer | Ryan McElroy* |
| Intimacy Choreographer | Erica Vannon |
| Choreographer | Angelica DeLashmette Hurst |
| Stage Manager | Jennifer Sandgathe |
| Assistant Director | Nicole Gabrione* |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | Julia Corbett* |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Jeni Tucker* |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
**Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the Hancher Box Office at 319.335.1160 or 1.800.HANCHER or online at hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets.
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