WHEN:
February 21st - March 9th, 2025
WHERE:
21ten Theatre
2110 SE 10th Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97214
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...The Bear: Popova’s shit of a husband died last year and she’s really into grieving to get back at him. Maybe too into it, much to the regret of her household. Enter Smirnoff, he’s owed some money from her dead husband and needs it like yesterday. He’s not taking no for an answer and may be just what Popova needs. Directed by Štěpán Šimek, featuring Sammy Rat Rios, Jacob Coleman and Michael O’Connell
The Ravages of Tobacco: Nyukhin is on the edge. His domineering wife has made him a last-minute replacement to give a scientificish lecture on the ravages of tobacco for charity. What unfolds is something...else. Longing to be free without the courage or means to do so fractures his speech into a more intimate communion with the audience. Štěpán Šimek stars, Michael O’Connell directs.
The Proposal: Principles get in the way sometimes. Chubukov’s neighbor, Lomov arrives out of the blue all dressed up, hoping to propose to his daughter, Natasha. Sounds easy. But there’s Oxen Meadows boundary issues, hunting dog disputes, and Lomov’s delicate constitution isn’t helping. Whimsical and rabid culminating in a combative engagement, The Proposal is anything but easy, but super funny. Štěpán Šimek directs. Featuring Sammy Rat Rios, Jacob Coleman and Michael O’Connell..."
CAST:
Sammy Rat Rios (Popova, Natasha), Jacob Coleman (Smirnoff, Lomov), Štěpán Šimek (Nyukhin) Michael O’Connell (Luka and Chubukov)
CREATIVE TEAM:
All Plays By Anton Chekhov
A New Translation by: Štěpán Šimek
Directed by Štěpán Šimek and Michael O’Connell