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Moscow Nights, Inc. presents An Afternoon with Anton Chekhov, a series of beautiful, moving and comical readings by and about the world’s greatest Russian dramatist, Anton Chekhov. Three of Chekhov’s one-act plays will receive readings: The Bear, Swan Song, and The Marriage Proposal in a new translation by Carol Rocamora. These rarely seen one-acts are brilliantly comical tales of love gone awry, family strife, and the life of the actor. These farcical shorts from the master of 19th century drama are a welcome surprise and a joy to behold. Additionally presented will be Carol Rocamora’s beautiful play I Take Your ...Read More
Moscow Nights, Inc. presents An Afternoon with Anton Chekhov, a series of beautiful, moving and comical readings by and about the world’s greatest Russian dramatist, Anton Chekhov. Three of Chekhov’s one-act plays will receive readings: The Bear, Swan Song, and The Marriage Proposal in a new translation by Carol Rocamora. These rarely seen one-acts are brilliantly comical tales of love gone awry, family strife, and the life of the actor. These farcical shorts from the master of 19th century drama are a welcome surprise and a joy to behold. Additionally presented will be Carol Rocamora’s beautiful play I Take Your Hand in Mine, which dramatizes the passionate love letters between Chekhov and Olga Knipper, the brilliant actress of the Moscow Arts Theatre who became his wife and muse.
WHAT: An Afternoon with Anton Chekhov
WHEN: I Take Your Hand in Mine: March 27 and April 5 at 2pm
Three one-act plays: March 28, March 29, April 3, and April 4 at 2pm
WHERE: The Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA 70001
WHO: Natasha Ramer directs Martin Covert, Rebecca Frank, Scott Jefferson, and Diana Shortes
TICKETS: Admission is FREE. Call 504.208.9905 to reserve seats. Seating is limited
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