🏁 In our second session, highlights include:
Delving into themes of aging, longing, and existential despair
Uncovering the subtext and motivations behind the characters’ words
Examining the frustrations and desires on this stormy night
UNCLE VANYA Week 1 Session: “Love, Loss and Longing” – Chekhov – Act 2 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
So don't be surprised!
🏁 In our first session, highlights include:
Exploring Chekhov’s characters and their complex relationships
Discussing the impact of beauty and its ephemeral nature in the play
Examining the themes of longing and self-worth that resonate throughout the narrative
Acting the Role Discussion: UNCLE VANYA with Tony-winner Reed Birney – play by Anton Chekhov, translation by Annie Baker, at SoHo Rep in 2012
Reed Birney played Uncle Vanya at SoHo Rep in 2012 in a translation by Annie Baker, with a cast that also included Michael Shannon. He joined us in December 2021 to discuss the character in depth. This episode marks our third installment in our Chekhov series as we focus on Reed playing the role of […]
The Rehearsal Room FULL Workshop Presentation: Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya (Act 2) featuring Alberto Isaac, Deidrie Henry, and Jully Lee, with Libby Appel directing
We have our first workshop scene NOT from Shakespeare, and there’s a great reason! From October 2021, we present a deep dive into the first half of Act 2 from Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya with director Libby Appel! What’s particularly special about this one is that we’re working from Libby’s translation of the play; when she […]
Cast and Creative Team Announced for CHEKHOV in The Rehearsal Room – Fall 2021
In our first ever session focusing on the work of Anton Chekhov, we have selected a scene from Act 2 of UNCLE VANYA! The great joy of these programs is that we get to: We are thrilled to welcome so many new professionals to our group, including Libby, Allison, Alberto, Deidrie, and Jully! Want to […]
