Fathers and Sons
May 04, 2023
Directed by:
Meg Mechelke
Location:
David Thayer Theatre
Recent graduate Arkady Kirsanov returns home to his father’s house in the country. With him is his enigmatic friend, Eugene Bazarov, a nihilist YouTuber. Arkady’s father is shocked to learn his son shares his outlook on life: he rejects art, nature, romanticism of any kind. But practice is messier than theory. The appearance of intelligent Anna Odintsova tests the friends’ convictions. Arkady tries to woo her; however, she takes an interest in Bazarov, who is soon disgusted to realize he has fallen in love.
Please be advised this play contains adult language, depictions of violence and gun violence, and haze. There will be firearms present on stage and there will be two gunshot sound effects played during Act II.
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Cast of Fathers and Sons
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Eugene Bazarov | Luis Avalos* |
| Arkady Kirsanov | Charlie Duffy* |
| Nikolai Kirsanov | Johan Avila* |
| Fenichka Nikolayevna | Jennifer Hogan* |
| Pavel Kirsanov | Jasper Rood |
| Viktor Sitnikov | Charlie Schmelzer* |
| Anna Odintsov | Holland Larned* |
| Katya Odintsov | Laurel Preston* |
| Vassily Bazarov | James Gulden |
| Arina Bazarov | Bella Hohenadel* |
| Voice on the Radio | Alice Webster* |
| Gene | Ilie Shirin |
Creative Team of Fathers and Sons
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Playwright | Valerie Muensterman |
| Director | Meg Mechelke |
| Fight Director | Paul Kalina |
| Intimacy Director | Owen Brightman |
| Scenic Designer & Props Artisan | Chloe Cobb |
| Costume Designer | Abigail Paul* |
| Lighting Designer | Jeffrey Oakley |
| Sound Designer | Tyler Salow |
| Stage Manager | Dorothy Craven* |
| Dramaturg | Rob Silverman Ascher |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Chloe Ancell* |
| Assistant Dramaturg | Madeline Rodriguez* |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Production Photos
Courtesy of R. Eric Stone
