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Life Sucks. These Photos Don't.

Look at images from Aaron Posner’s new off-Broadway play.

Editorial Staff
New York City Off-Broadway
Austin Pendleton as the Professor in Lief Sucks.
Austin Pendleton as the Professor in Life Sucks.
(© Russ Rowland)

Photos have been released from Wheelhouse Theater Company return engagement of Aaron Posner's Life Sucks., an acclaimed adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. The work, which recently ran at the Wild Project, runs through September 1 at Theater Row's Acorn Theatre. Jeff Wise directs.

The company of Life Sucks. at the Acorn Theatre.
The company of Life Sucks. at the Acorn Theatre.
(© Russ Rowland)

The company of Life Sucks. includes original cast members Nadia Bowers as Ella, Kimberly Chatterjee as Sonia, Barbara Kingsley as Babs, Stacey Linnartz as Pickles, Austin Pendleton as the Professor, and Michael Schantz as Dr. Aster. For the Acorn run, Kevin Isola plays Vanya, originated downtown by Jeff Biehl, who earned a Drama Desk nomination for his performance.

Kimberly Chatterjee (Sonia) and Austin Pendleton (The Professor).
Kimberly Chatterjee (Sonia) and Austin Pendleton (The Professor).
(© Russ Rowland)

The production features scenic design by Brittany Vasta, costume design by Christopher Metzger, lighting design by Drew Florida, sound design by Mark Van Hare, and nd prop design by Deb Gaouette.