Sunday, November 13 02pm
Schapiro Studio
Schapiro Hall, 605 W. 115th St, New York, NY.

Join us for a free presentation of Act I & II of ANTON CHEKHOV’s classic play, “Uncle Vanya” adapted by ANNIE BAKER, directed by NANA DAKIN on Nov. 11-13 at Columbia University’s Schapiro Studio (605 W 115th St).

Drawing from her background as a half-Thai, half-American, director NANA DAKIN explores ANTON CHEKHOV’s classic play with an all ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN cast in relation to her experiences in Thailand. This fresh interpretation of “Uncle Vanya” invites audiences to contemplate what prevents us from changing the circumstances of our unhappiness.

Adapted by Annie Baker
Working with a literal translation by Margarita Shalina and the original Russian text

Featuring:
SEREBRYAKOV: Ariel Estrada*
YELENA ANDREYEVNA: Sohee Yun*
VOINITSKY (VANYA): Fenton Li
SOPHIA (SONYA): Zoe Lau
ASTROV: Fang Du
MARIA VASILYEVNA: Dr. Margaret Chan
TELEGIN (WAFFLES) – Jeremy Rafal
MARINA (NANNY) – Carolina Do
*Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Directed by Nana Dakin
Produced by Tina Chang
Dramaturgy by Ryan Patrick Ervin
Lighting design by Joe Cabrera
Sound design by Sebastien Siclait
Costume and Graphic design by Felicia King
Stage managed by Jonathan Castanien

SYNOPSIS:
​Trapped by the heat and stillness of country life, the Voinitsky family struggles to adjust when the ailing Professor and his young wife Yelena move in. As the resentment and bitterness festers, Uncle Vanya believes his life and, everyone else’s, has amounted to nothing at all. Confronted with this new dynamic, each member of the family must ask themselves – is there still hope for happiness left?

Please RSVP in-advance via the link below as space is limited. You may be placed on standby if we exceed capacity.
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