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​- PAST PRODUCTIONS ARCHIVE -

THE cherry orchard
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​June 8 - July 28 2002
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The Job by Shem Bitterman
"The Cherry Orchard" is Anton Chekhov’s comedy about estate life at turn-of-the-century Russia, on the eve of the Russian Revolution. After squandering away the family fortune, wealthy landowners are forced to auction their beloved cherry orchard.
An Odyssey Theatre / Circus Theatricals co-production:
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
by Anton Chekhov
Translated by Jean-Claude van Itallie
Directed by Jack Stehlin
Produced by Ron Sossi and Jeannine Welles
Associate producer: Christina Burck
Scenic designer: Jaret Sacrey
Lighting designer: Timothy Kiley
Costume designer: Jeanine Payton Gilvaher
Sound designer: Paul Taylor Robertson
Prop Master: Stephanie Meyer
Production Stage Manager: Christina Burck
Circus Theatricals Associate Artist: Casey Biggs
CAST
(in alphabetical order)

Charlotta: GIGI BERMINGHAM
Trofimov: ANDY COMEAU
Anya: NICKELLA DEE
Dunyasha: JULIE DRETZIN
Madame Ranevskaya: JILL GASCOINE
Firs:  JACK KISSELL
Lopakhin: ALFRED MOLINA
Gayev: GREG MULLAVEY
Yepikhodov: JOEL POLIS
Pischik: PAUL TAYLOR ROBERTSON
Varya: STEPHANIE ZIMBALIST
CRITIC's PICK!
**** "Joyous!"****
Back Stage West

**** "Hilarious!" ****
Daily Variety

**** "A Cherry Orchard Worth Savoring!"****
Daily News

**** "Stellar!"****
American Radio Network

The Job by Shem Bitterman, 1998  photo
Back row: Gigi Bermingham (with dog), Greg Mullavey, Alfred Molina, Paul Taylor Robertson. Middle row: Jack Kissell, Jill Gascoine, Nickella Dee, Stephanie Zimbalist, Joel Polis. Front row: Julie Dretzin, Dean Nichols, Andy Comeau

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Our Story and Mission
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Access
    • ON STAGE
    • Past Productions >
      • OneActs2022
      • Rodney&John
      • Bohemian Nights with Antonio Jaramillo
      • The Jack Twidwell Story
      • Uncle Vanya
      • Benefit and Holiday Party
      • Fall 2019 Festival of New One Act Plays
    • News >
      • LA Theatre Lives On Stage
      • Black Lives Matter
      • LA Theatre Lives On Stage
    • Awards and Nominatons
    • VIDEO ROOM
    • Contact
  • ACTORS
    • Stanislavsky Workshop
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • Artists & Ensemble
    • Membership
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • One Act Plays Contest
  • Full-Length Plays Contest
  • SUPPORT US