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Theater Mon Jun 06 2011
The Cherry Orchard Hits Close to Home
Chekov fans will want to visit the Raven Theatre by July 23 to check out The Cherry Orchard, his last play, directed by Michael Menendian.
In keeping with Chekov's favorite theme of family discord amidst financial woes, The Cherry Orchard tells the story of the Ranevskayas, a Russian family of wealth and history whose estate faces financial ruin unless strong measures are taken to save it.
"The Ranevskayas are the definition of the stubborn blindness of the dying aristocracy, borrowing to maintain their standard of living," Menendian notes. "This is a family whose financial structure has been pulled out from under them while being simultaneously apathetic to solutions presented. It is sadly reminiscent of much of American society prior to the current recession of 2008. Our production will draw on the historic parallels of post-emancipation Russia and America, with an emphasis on the class differences that so define one's place in society."
For tickets and information, visit raventheatre.com or call 773-338-2177.
