Chekhov Symposium
chekhov in the 21st century: A symposium
(2018)
Lewis & Clark College in collaboration with PETE presents:
CHEKHOV IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A SYMPOSIUM
June 27-30, 2018
This symposium featured readings of Štĕpán Šimek’s new translations of Three Sisters, Uncle Vanya, The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard, in addition to presentations and panel discussions on Chekhov in contemporary translation, Chekhov’s dramaturgy, Chekhov in performance, and Chekhov in contemporary Russia.
photo by Owen Carey
Speakers and presenters included: Misha Berson (Seattle Times, American Theatre), Mark Jenkins (University of Washington, Seagull Project), Lue Douthit (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Dmitri Troyanovsky (Russian director/translator), Yuri Corrigan (Boston University, Harvard), John Schmor (University of Oregon), Daniel Pollack-Pelzner (Linfield College), Benjamin Fainstein (Portland Center Stage), Stefka Mihaylova (Seattle), The Seagull Project (Seattle), and a keynote speech by Libby Appel (Oregon Shakespeare Festival).
Full bios of guest speakers and presenters HERE.
photo by Owen Carey
Full Symposium Schedule:
Wednesday, June 27th
7:30 PM
photo by Owen Carey
Reading of The Cherry Orchard followed by a post-reading discussion with the director and cast
Thursday, June 28th
11:00 AM
“Chekhov as a Moral Philosopher” – Lecture by Yuri Corrigan, followed by a panel discussion with Yuri Corrigan, John Schmor, Stefka Mihaylova and Daniel Pollack-Pelzner
2:00 PM
“Devising Chekhov” – a devising workshop with Benjamin Fainstein, John Schmor, and members of PETE
4:00 PM
“Chekhov’s Dramaturgy” – Panel discussion with Lue Douthit, Benjamin Fainstein, Misha Berson, and Daniel Pollack-Pelzner.
7:30 PM
Seagull Project Presentation of staged reading of The Bear followed by post- reading discussion with the participants.
Friday, June 29th
photo by Owen Carey
11:00 AM
“Chekhov in Translation” – Panel discussion with Libby Appel, Yuri Corrigan, Mark Jenkins, Stepan Simek, and Dmitry Troyanovsky
2:00 PM
“Chekhov Without the Furninture” – lecture/presentation by Dmitry Troyanovsky
4:00 PM
photo by Owen Carey
“Issues in Chekhov’s Productions in the 21st Century America.” Panel discussion with Stefka Mihaylova, Misha Berson, Mark Jenkins, and Lue Douthit
7:00 PM
Keynote Address by Libby Appel
Saturday, June 30th
Whole Day “Chekh-O-Rama” – A marathon reading of Chekhov’s four major plays.
photo by Owen Carey
9:30 AM
The Seagull
Directed by Rebecca Lingafelter
Picnic Meal - 11:30
12:00 PM
Uncle Vanya
Directed by Cristi Miles
3:30 PM
photo by Owen Carey
The Three Sisters
Directed by Stepan Simek
Picnic Meal - 6:30 PM
7:30 PM
The Cherry Orchard
Directed by Alice Reagan
Production credits:
June 27-30, 2018
Venue: Lewis & Clark Fir Acres Theatre
Text by Anton Chekhov
Original translations by Stepan Simek
Directors:
Rebecca Lingafelter
Cristi Miles
Alice Reagan
Stepan Simek
Performers:
Delaney Bloomquist
Jean-Luc Boucherot
Jahnavi Caldwell-Green
Michael Chambers*
Jacob Coleman
Philip Cuomo
Chantal DeGroat*
Nick Ferruci*
Gavin Hoffman
Clifton Holznagel
Myia Johnson
Keegan Kyle
Isaac Lamb*
Murri Lazaroff-Babin
Jonathan Lee
Del Lewis
Rebecca Lingafelter*
Victor Mack*
David Meyers*
Cristi Miles*
Chris Murray*
Ben Newman*
Michael O’Connell*
Prentice Onayemi*
Lucy Paschall
Maureen Porter*
Rose Proctor
John San Nicholas*
Jim Vadala
Damariss Webb
Amber Whitehall
Kathleen Worley*
Stage Managers:
Rosie Lambert
Kristina Mast
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
Made possible with support from Lewis and Clark College, Multnomah County Cultural Commission, the Oregon Community Foundation, the Lewis and Clark College Theatre Department, the Lewis and Clark College Office of the President, the Lewis and Clark College Office of the Provost, Lewis and Clark Office of the Dean of Students, and the Lewis and Clark College Office of the Dean.
Photography: Owen Carey
