'The Three Sisters': Bates College Production, March 2005

Here are my pictures from the rehearsals and performances of "The Three Sisters" in chronological order. When making decisions about which images to put online, I decided to err on the side of having too many rather than too few, so you might see a couple of similar photos that I couldn't decide between. I'll also offer the caveat that some of the earlier pictures have blurring or lighting issues since the rehearsal space tended to be fairly dark. If other members of the cast or crew have pictures that you'd like me to include, please let me know and I can add them to this website. -Brian

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Act 1 rehearsal with Olga (Molly Coogan) and Irina (Katie Nolan) and the set still very much under construction.
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The opening shot of Act I with director Martin Andrucki looking on.
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Vershinin (David Charron) and Masha (Alix Liiv) in Act II rehearsal.
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Solyony (Brad Oriel) and Irina (Katie Nolan) on the backdrop of the rehearsal set.
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Marty gives Brad and Katie feedback on their Act II confrontation.
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Marty ponders the best way to be rebuffed by a beautiful woman.
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The longing for Moscow brings out the pyromaniac in Irina.
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Marty gets a feel for Solyony's situation.
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As does Brad....
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The early dining room set lacks some warmth and elegance.
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The Act III rehearsal set.
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The women always practiced with rehearsal skirts to get the hang of awkward clothing for the performances.
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Alix reading during rehearsal.
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Marty works with Olga (Molly Coogan) and Anfisa (Maggie McCally).
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That little-remembered scene where the Baron (Andrew Haserlat) imprisons Masha (Alix Liiv) in the attic trunk.
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Dave pretends that an intact wooden block is a shattered clock in Act III rehearsal.
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Kulygin's (Stephen Lattanzi) Latin quotes are a real hit with the ladies.
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A little more progress on the set during Act I rehearsal.
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Natasha (Jocelyn Davies) and Olga (Molly Coogan) hash out household management.
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Everyone seems really down, even for a Chekhov play.
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Andrey (Sam Leichter) has nothing but good news for his sisters.
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Act III rehearsal
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Alix assists ASM Emily Cohen-Shikora with furniture arrangement.
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Even more progress painting the set.
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Stage right set painting.
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Dave's still pondering a wooden block, but the attic bedroom is starting to come together.
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Stage Manager Cali Lanza-Weil checking cues in the auditorium.
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Brad and Katie relaxing during rehearsal.
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The living room furniture is starting to come together.
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A view of the dining room table during the Act II party scene.
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Stephen strikes a pose.
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Discussing cues during tech rehearsal.
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The cast sits in the back of the auditorium to get a sense for how sound travels from the stage.
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Full cast photo on our first dress rehearsal (but no make-up yet.)
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Full cast photo, take 2
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A shot from the wings as Katie awaits the beginning of Act I.
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Michal Pothuis assists Jocelyn as Maggie ages 60 years.
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Andrew flashes his patented "Baron Tusenbitch" look.
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The Doctor (Brian Pfohl) and the Baron (Andrew Haserlat) share a hearty laugh.
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Fedotik (Mike Palmer) isn't all smiles and colored pencils.
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Andrey (Sam Leichter) ponders the futility of existence backstage.
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Rode (Jacob McChesney) liquors up before going onstage. (On closer inspection, that might just be water.)
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Brad gives us his most welcoming smile while Phoebe Sullivan finishes some emergency knitting.
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Stephen gets into character by listening to Latin rap before the show.
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Brad reminds us that he won't tolerate any rivals for his affection.
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A backstage jam session.
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Alix and Katie before a performance.
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Jocelyn and Molly in the Black Box Theater for warm-ups.
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Group warm-up exercises in the Black Box before the show.
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A surprisingly sober Dr. Chebutykin (Brian Pfohl) in the dressing room.
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Some gentlemen from the cast before a performance.
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Rode and Fedotik hang with the tech crew in the Act IV set.
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This is how Brian will look when he's 60 years old and a drunken Russian doctor.
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Add dramatic lighting......
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And finally a dead tree for dramatic tension.....
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A not-quite-full cast shot in the second weekend of performances.
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The full cast enjoys the bleak emptiness of Act IV.
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Three sisters and some guy.
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"That belt doesn't suit you."
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"It's okay, Masha. My life sucks, too."
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"I haven't had any coffee today. Ask them to bring me some." BANG!
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Irina and the Baron in the oft-forgotten, pre-duel dance sequence.
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"I've come to say goodbye."
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"Sitting by himself, taking it easy...."
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"Did you love my mother?"
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"And she loved you?"
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Ben Holt as Ferapont
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"These papers here ain't mine, they're official. I didn't dream 'em up."
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"Two thousand people froze, seems like"
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Technical director Michael Reidy forces Brian to drink from his flask for a photo op.
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The doctor and Solyony discuss the merits of fine beverages and dueling.
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Brian relaxes after a grueling performance.
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Dave assists with the scene change.
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Stephen invites the women of the cast and crew back to his room.
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"It's all burned up." ... and I feel fine....
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"Honestly, that tall, sexy general meant nothing to me, darling."
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"Nanny dear, darling, give it all away."
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"On second thought, give me back all of the ones without holes in them."
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Katie and Alix share fond Act III memories.
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At least Anfisa's in a good mood.
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"I don't know anything! Nobody knows anything!"
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The doctor uses his special powers to steal the souls of the audience.
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"You weren't really using this clock anyhow..."
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"Promise me you're not sleeping with Vershinin." "I promise."
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"Damn it all to hell! I'm up past my bedtime!"
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"Tra la la!"
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Vershinin reassembles the shattered fragments of some metaphor.
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He's very tall, too.
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The prop crew looked high and low to find vintage Poland Springs water bottles.
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"The Baron is drunk!"
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The Act II disco scene
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Seems like Andrey's a little drunk, too.
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"I'll kill any successful rivals."
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"I've got nothing against you, baron."
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"I can see the sparkle in your eyes."
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Correction: According to Marty, I can't see the sparkle in your eyes.
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Vershinin and Masha alone together
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"If it hadn't been for Masha, I would have married you, Olechka."
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Anfisa keeps the household running smoothly.
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"Keep your hands off the chocolate or you lose a finger."
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"Stopping fiddling with the equipment, mustache man."
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Two of three sisters
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"Father died a year ago, this very day."
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The opening shot, with full set and costumes.
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The opening shot, take 2
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"Today it's warm, the windows can be thrown open..."
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"On the curved seashore a green oak stands..."
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"From the County Council, from Protopopov, from Mikhail Ivanych, a cake..."
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"You'll pry these cards from my cold, dead hands."
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"I'll also have some of that dark vodka."
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"A humming top... makes a wonderful sound..."
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"They're only joking. It's all in good fun."
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"They can't see us! They can't see!"
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"Be my wife! I'd love you, love you... like no one ever..."
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The traditional senior photo
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The traditional freshmen photo
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The less-traditional all-staff photo
     


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