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The Bear

Popova is still in deep mourning seven months after her husband's death. Suddenly, Smirnov arrives and rudely insists on seeing her. Popova's late husband owed him 1200 rubles and he demands the debt be paid at once because his creditors are after him. A battle of the sexes ensues.     Is it love?...is it hate?...both?    HELP!!!

The Proposal

“The excitable and ‘ailing’ Lomov comes to propose to the attractive, but equally excitable, Natalia. They soon enter into rowdy quarrels about land boundaries and hunting dogs. Will they marry? Will they fight their way through life? Tune in next week, same bat time, same bat channel...

The Festivities

A pompous, self-important bank manager prepares to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the branch office he manages. He arranges for a series of "spontaneous" tributes to his supposed expertise, but chaos ensues when his wife returns from a visit to her mother’s and a crazy woman comes looking for a job for her husband.

Drama

Pavel, a distinguished writer, is visited by his biggest fan Murashkina. No good deed goes unpunished, come and be witness to the world's most disastrous play workshop ever.

Swan Song

Vasili, a 68 year old comic actor, and Nikita, even older, the theater's prompter. Following a benefit evening in his honor, and unbeknownst to everyone, Vasili falls asleep in a drunken blur. When he awakens, the theater is dark and empty.

Chekhov's opening stage directions:
The scene is laid on the stage of a country theatre, at night, after the play. To the right a row of rough, unpainted doors leading into the dressing-rooms. To the left and in the background the stage is encumbered with all sorts of rubbish. In the middle of the stage is an overturned stool.

An Involuntary Tragedian

Ivan visits his good, good friend Aleksey. Being the dramatic type, Ivan pleads for his help. Aleksey is only too glad to assist his good friend, if he could only do this one little thing for him...

The Perils of Tobacco

Looking to kick the habit, Bubbie? Need a little pick me up to stop the shakes, my friend? Well look no further as Nyukhin will get you back on the wagon...as long as his wife isn't around.

The Man in a Case

Varinka and Byelinkov are blissfully engaged, a perfect match, everything sweetness and light. Observe my friends, how romance truly works its magic spell in the real world.

The Wedding Reception

"When is the General going to be here? Has he arrived yet? All the guest are waiting and Nastasya and Aplombov are definitely NOT getting off to a good start. From the Greek caterer to the upstart troublemaker Yat, this is the original Big Fat Russian Wedding.

The Only Way Out

An original adaptation of a Chekhov short story by Jack Phillips. The original primer on how to succeed in business.

The Power of Hypnotism

The Lover is away, the Mice will play. But who is the cat and who is the mouse? All is fair in love and war and when in love, men will do anything for their woman. But you already know that ladies...

Chekhov's Speedos, aka-

The Sneeze, Before The Eclipse, A Mouth as Big as All Outdoors

A Pantomime, a dialog between the Sun and the Moon, and the world's worst audience members will leave you marveling at Chekhov's imagination, versatility, and humor in these 3 super short aperitif's.

Chekhov's Shorts

by Anton Chekhov

Producer - John Oster

February 19, 2010 through March 15, 2010

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