![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2216.jpg) Act 1 rehearsal with Olga (Molly Coogan) and Irina (Katie Nolan) and the set still very much under construction. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2217.jpg) The opening shot of Act I with director Martin Andrucki looking on. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2218.jpg) Vershinin (David Charron) and Masha (Alix Liiv) in Act II rehearsal. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2219.jpg) Solyony (Brad Oriel) and Irina (Katie Nolan) on the backdrop of the rehearsal set. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2220.jpg) Marty gives Brad and Katie feedback on their Act II confrontation. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2221.jpg) Marty ponders the best way to be rebuffed by a beautiful woman. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2223.jpg) The longing for Moscow brings out the pyromaniac in Irina. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2225.jpg) Marty gets a feel for Solyony's situation. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2228.jpg) As does Brad.... |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2229.jpg) The early dining room set lacks some warmth and elegance. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2230.jpg) The Act III rehearsal set. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2231.jpg) The women always practiced with rehearsal skirts to get the hang of awkward clothing for the performances. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2233.jpg) Alix reading during rehearsal. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2234.jpg) Marty works with Olga (Molly Coogan) and Anfisa (Maggie McCally). |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2235.jpg) That little-remembered scene where the Baron (Andrew Haserlat) imprisons Masha (Alix Liiv) in the attic trunk. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2236.jpg) Dave pretends that an intact wooden block is a shattered clock in Act III rehearsal. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2238.jpg) Kulygin's (Stephen Lattanzi) Latin quotes are a real hit with the ladies. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2338.jpg) A little more progress on the set during Act I rehearsal. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2342.jpg) Natasha (Jocelyn Davies) and Olga (Molly Coogan) hash out household management. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2343.jpg) Everyone seems really down, even for a Chekhov play. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2344.jpg) Andrey (Sam Leichter) has nothing but good news for his sisters. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2345.jpg) Act III rehearsal |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2346.jpg) Alix assists ASM Emily Cohen-Shikora with furniture arrangement. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2347.jpg) Even more progress painting the set. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2348.jpg) Stage right set painting. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2349.jpg) Dave's still pondering a wooden block, but the attic bedroom is starting to come together. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2350.jpg) Stage Manager Cali Lanza-Weil checking cues in the auditorium. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2351.jpg) Brad and Katie relaxing during rehearsal. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2352.jpg) The living room furniture is starting to come together. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2353.jpg) A view of the dining room table during the Act II party scene. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2354.jpg) Stephen strikes a pose. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2355.jpg) Discussing cues during tech rehearsal. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2357.jpg) The cast sits in the back of the auditorium to get a sense for how sound travels from the stage. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2360.jpg) Full cast photo on our first dress rehearsal (but no make-up yet.) |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2362.jpg) Full cast photo, take 2 |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2363.jpg) A shot from the wings as Katie awaits the beginning of Act I. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2364.jpg) Michal Pothuis assists Jocelyn as Maggie ages 60 years. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2365.jpg) Andrew flashes his patented "Baron Tusenbitch" look. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2366.jpg) The Doctor (Brian Pfohl) and the Baron (Andrew Haserlat) share a hearty laugh. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2368.jpg) Fedotik (Mike Palmer) isn't all smiles and colored pencils. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2369.jpg) Andrey (Sam Leichter) ponders the futility of existence backstage. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2370.jpg) Rode (Jacob McChesney) liquors up before going onstage. (On closer inspection, that might just be water.) |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2371.jpg) Brad gives us his most welcoming smile while Phoebe Sullivan finishes some emergency knitting. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2372.jpg) Stephen gets into character by listening to Latin rap before the show. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2375.jpg) Brad reminds us that he won't tolerate any rivals for his affection. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2386.jpg) A backstage jam session. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2387.jpg) Alix and Katie before a performance. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2389.jpg) Jocelyn and Molly in the Black Box Theater for warm-ups. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2391.jpg) Group warm-up exercises in the Black Box before the show. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2393.jpg) A surprisingly sober Dr. Chebutykin (Brian Pfohl) in the dressing room. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2394.jpg) Some gentlemen from the cast before a performance. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2395.jpg) Rode and Fedotik hang with the tech crew in the Act IV set. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2396.jpg) This is how Brian will look when he's 60 years old and a drunken Russian doctor. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2397.jpg) Add dramatic lighting...... |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2398.jpg) And finally a dead tree for dramatic tension..... |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2399.jpg) A not-quite-full cast shot in the second weekend of performances. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2401.jpg) The full cast enjoys the bleak emptiness of Act IV. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2402.jpg) Three sisters and some guy. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2406.jpg) "That belt doesn't suit you." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2407.jpg) "It's okay, Masha. My life sucks, too." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2408.jpg) "I haven't had any coffee today. Ask them to bring me some." BANG! |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2409.jpg) Irina and the Baron in the oft-forgotten, pre-duel dance sequence. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2410.jpg) "I've come to say goodbye." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2412.jpg) "Sitting by himself, taking it easy...." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2414.jpg) "Did you love my mother?" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2413.jpg) "And she loved you?" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2415.jpg) Ben Holt as Ferapont |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2416.jpg) "These papers here ain't mine, they're official. I didn't dream 'em up." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2417.jpg) "Two thousand people froze, seems like" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2418.jpg) Technical director Michael Reidy forces Brian to drink from his flask for a photo op. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2419.jpg) The doctor and Solyony discuss the merits of fine beverages and dueling. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2420.jpg) Brian relaxes after a grueling performance. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2421.jpg) Dave assists with the scene change. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2422.jpg) Stephen invites the women of the cast and crew back to his room. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2423.jpg) "It's all burned up." ... and I feel fine.... |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2424.jpg) "Honestly, that tall, sexy general meant nothing to me, darling." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2425.jpg) "Nanny dear, darling, give it all away." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2428.jpg) "On second thought, give me back all of the ones without holes in them." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2429.jpg) Katie and Alix share fond Act III memories. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2430.jpg) At least Anfisa's in a good mood. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2431.jpg) "I don't know anything! Nobody knows anything!" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2432.jpg) The doctor uses his special powers to steal the souls of the audience. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2433.jpg) "You weren't really using this clock anyhow..." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2434.jpg) "Promise me you're not sleeping with Vershinin." "I promise." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2435.jpg) "Damn it all to hell! I'm up past my bedtime!" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2438.jpg) "Tra la la!" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2439.jpg) Vershinin reassembles the shattered fragments of some metaphor. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2441.jpg) He's very tall, too. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2443.jpg) The prop crew looked high and low to find vintage Poland Springs water bottles. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2444.jpg) "The Baron is drunk!" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2445.jpg) The Act II disco scene |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2448.jpg) Seems like Andrey's a little drunk, too. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2450.jpg) "I'll kill any successful rivals." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2451.jpg) "I've got nothing against you, baron." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2452.jpg) "I can see the sparkle in your eyes." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2453.jpg) Correction: According to Marty, I can't see the sparkle in your eyes. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2454.jpg) Vershinin and Masha alone together |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2455.jpg) "If it hadn't been for Masha, I would have married you, Olechka." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2457.jpg) Anfisa keeps the household running smoothly. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2460.jpg) "Keep your hands off the chocolate or you lose a finger." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2461.jpg) "Stopping fiddling with the equipment, mustache man." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2463.jpg) Two of three sisters |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2464.jpg) "Father died a year ago, this very day." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2467.jpg) The opening shot, with full set and costumes. |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2470.jpg) The opening shot, take 2 |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2471.jpg) "Today it's warm, the windows can be thrown open..." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2473.jpg) "On the curved seashore a green oak stands..." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2474.jpg) "From the County Council, from Protopopov, from Mikhail Ivanych, a cake..." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2476.jpg) "You'll pry these cards from my cold, dead hands." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2477.jpg) "I'll also have some of that dark vodka." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2478.jpg) "A humming top... makes a wonderful sound..." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2479.jpg) "They're only joking. It's all in good fun." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2480.jpg) "They can't see us! They can't see!" |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2481.jpg) "Be my wife! I'd love you, love you... like no one ever..." |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2482.jpg) The traditional senior photo |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/DSCN2483.jpg) The traditional freshmen photo |
![Click for larger image](thumbnails/P1010062.jpg) The less-traditional all-staff photo |
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