NorthEast Theatre Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” newly translated by Dr. Krysta Dennis and directed by Suzanna Bornn
Performances: September 5-14, 7pm Fridays, 2pm & 7pm Saturdays, and 2pm Sundays at Mabee Farm Historic Site (Rotterdam Junction)
Rehearsals begin in July.
Auditions 6/18 at 6pm-8pm at Siena College, Foy Hall room 107
No monologues, sides will be provided.
Available roles:
**Performers of any race/ethnicity/gender identity encouraged to apply**
Gaev Leonid Andreevitch (40s-50s) brother to Lyubov. A philosophical and sentimental aristocrat. Young at heart.
Simeonov-Pishchik Boris Borisovich– (50s+) a chatty aristocrat. Optimistic in spite of his own hardships. Not afraid to ask for help.
Dunyasha- (20s) a maid, innocent, romantic and excitable.
Yasha (20s-30s)- a young opportunistic footman. Always does what’s right, for yasha.
About the play:
In Chekhov’s final play, a once-wealthy family on the brink of total loss serves as a metaphor for the death of the aristocracy and the coming of a revolution.
Ranevskaya Lyubov Andreevna returns to the ancestral country estate she is about to lose, deeply in debt. Refusing to confront the present head-on, Lyubov brushes off practical advice from friends and neighbors, spending the final days at her childhood home in willful reminiscence.
Meanwhile, an auction looms over the estate, threatening the futures of the entire household and the once beautiful cherry orchard.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend or if you have any questions, contact us at northeasttheatreensemble@gmail.com.