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UNCLE VANYA Final Session: “Echoes of the Past” – Chekhov – Act 2 – The Rehearsal Room [Video, Audio, and Transcript versions]
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</figure>Welcome back for our final session this month in The Rehearsal Room with Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya!
Our conversation begins with an exploration of Chekhov’s unique approach to storytelling, which, despite its emotional depth, was often met with criticism during its time. His works, while profound, were often seen as reflections of the human condition rather than scandalous commentary.
The group discusses the significance of focusing on character and text without the distractions of stage production elements like lights and costumes. The enriching experience of working on a single scene for an extended period allows actors to delve into the emotional and psychological layers of their characters.
The discussions are not just about acting; they touch on the collaborative nature of theater, the importance of mentorship, and the shared passion that fuels the artistic community.
If you’re an aspiring actor, theater enthusiast, or simply curious about the intricacies of Chekhov’s work, this session is full of knowledge and inspiration!
What happened in the Final Session?
🏁 In this session, highlights include:
- Exploring the controversial reception of Chekhov’s work and its impact on his legacy
- Delving into the complex relationships between characters in Uncle Vanya
- Q&A with the group about the process and what they learned
Watch the Final Session!
Full transcript included at the bottom of this post.
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Total Running Time: 1:54:44
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Check out this 60-second clip from this session with our dramaturg Allison loving how the work changes over time!
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And a great quote from Jully in this week’s session…
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</figure>References mentioned in the Final Session:
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THE SCENE
Our group will be working on the first half of Act 2.
Follow along with the play here. Order a copy of Libby and Allison’s translation here.
Uncle Vanya Team – with artists in CA, Chicago, and New Zealand!
- DIRECTOR: Libby Appel (Q&A episode)
- VOICE COACH: Ursula Meyer (Q&A episode)
- DRAMATURG: Allison Horsley
- PROFESSOR: Alberto Isaac (episode)
- SONYA: Deidrie Henry
- MARINA: Jully Lee
- VANYA: Howard Leder
- YELENA: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka
- ASTROV: Corey Hedy
Read more about the artists here.
And there’s more!
Catch up on our other workshops featuring lots of Shakespeare scenes, from Hamlet, King Lear, Troilus and Cressida, Midsummer, As You Like It, and our Twelfth Night repertory extravaganza – all on the podcast and YouTube. If you’ve missed any presentations thus far, click here to find them all.
UNCLE VANYA Final Session: “Echoes of the Past” – The Rehearsal Room
Nathan Agin: Was Chekhov ever considered, controversial, when he was doing his plays, or were they, you know.
Libby: Well, he got terrible reviews for Siegel, when it was first produced, before the Moscow Art Theater took and made a huge hit out of it. But, you know, he wasn’t controversial.
Nathan Agin: Okay. Yeah.
Libby: and Tolstoy was kind of mad at him for not taking more stands, trying to. Because Chekhov was so fair about everything scientifically, not emotionally. He was a doctor.
Howard: Yeah.
Nathan Agin: M. Interesting.
Libby: Yeah.
Nathan Agin: I know. It’s such a. Such, a novel, idea to just, you know, not. Not be scandalous or something, you know, because, that’s. That’s. That’s what a lot of people do to, you know, get attention.
Libby:
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