RMC Theatre
The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
by Anton Chekhov
Translated by Štěpán S. Šimek
Directed by Dr. Robert Quillen Camp
Anton Chekhov’s 1904 tragicomedy is widely considered one of the classics of twentieth century theatre. An aristocratic Russian landowning family must come to terms with the imminent auction of their estate—including their prize-winning cherry orchard. Serfdom having been abolished in 1861, the Ranevskys are both nostalgic for and haunted by a past defined by strict social hierarchy. As Russia and the world are beset by massive political and technological change, they struggle to find a place for themselves in the new order. Chekhov’s play has remained relevant, because of his incisive portrayals of human nature, but is perhaps especially compelling to us now in this moment as we also contend with significant political and technological change.
Tickets
RMC Faculty, Staff and Students: Free
General Public: $10 + fees
The Cherry Orchard
by Anton Chekhov
Translated by Štěpán S. Šimek
Directed by Dr. Robert Quillen Camp
Anton Chekhov’s 1904 tragicomedy is widely considered one of the classics of twentieth century theatre. An aristocratic Russian landowning family must come to terms with the imminent auction of their estate—including their prize-winning cherry orchard. Serfdom having been abolished in 1861, the Ranevskys are both nostalgic for and haunted by a past defined by strict social hierarchy. As Russia and the world are beset by massive political and technological change, they struggle to find a place for themselves in the new order. Chekhov’s play has remained relevant, because of his incisive portrayals of human nature, but is perhaps especially compelling to us now in this moment as we also contend with significant political and technological change.
Tickets
RMC Faculty, Staff and Students: Free
General Public: $10 + fees
