A Night Of Chekhov

duse productions presents a night of chekhov three of chekhov’s rarely produced comic masterworks – swan song, the proposal, and the bear – performed as one complete evening. funny, warm, and completely alive.

swan song an aging actor wakes alone in an empty theatre after his farewell performance. a meditation on talent, regret, and time. sets the emotional tone of the evening.

the proposal a man arrives to propose marriage but cannot stop arguing. comic escalation of miscommunication and pride.

the bear a creditor confronts a widow. Explosive comic energy. closes the evening on full force.