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Ivanov (Peyankov/Christensen)

Full-Length Play  /  6w, 6m

Anton Chekhov, Yasen Peyankov, Peter Christensen

Translation and Adaptation by Yasen Peyankov and Peter Christensen

The first of Chekhov's full-length dramas, Ivanov treads a fine line between broad comedy and tragic melodrama. Ivanov, the young estate owner, is too intelligent and too bored to endure his provincial life. He is a "superfluous man," attracted to a beautiful young woman who threatens his moral foun…

Ivanov (Peyankov/Christensen)

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    6w, 6m

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The first of Chekhov's full-length dramas, Ivanov treads a fine line between broad comedy and tragic melodrama. Ivanov, the young estate owner, is too intelligent and too bored to endure his provincial life. He is a "superfluous man," attracted to a beautiful young woman who threatens his moral foundations and leads him ultimately to tragedy.
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Plus 3 Male Extras

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    • Intense Adult Themes

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Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and author. He is considered to be one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem. Chekhov practiced as a medical ...

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Yasen Peyankov

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Peter Christensen

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