A Night of Chekhov

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A Night of Chekhov focuses on three of Anton Chekhov’s shorter works that are not as frequently staged as his major works, offering audiences a compact way to experience a broader range of the playwright’s material in one sitting. The program includes Swan Song, The Proposal, and The Bear. Swan Song follows an aging actor reflecting on his life after a final performance. The Proposal centers on a marriage proposal that quickly escalates into conflict. The Bear depicts a confrontation between a widow and a creditor that shifts in tone and intensity. moves through the full range of Chekhov's genius - his recurring obsession with people desperately trying to connect and failing, and how funny and heartbreaking that can be all at once.