THE CHERRY ORCHARD

By Anton Chekhov | Adapted & Directed by Christopher McElroen

Performances began February 4, 2005 | NYC

Set Designer: Troy Hourie, Costume Designer: Jenny Mannis, Lighting Designer: Jeff Croiter, Choreographer: Bruce Heath

Cast: Wendell Pierce, Petronia Paley, Charles Turner, Roslyn Ruff, Chandra Thomas, Dana Watkins, Earle Hyman, Vinie Burrows, George Hosmer, Carolyn Ratteray, J. Kyle Manzay, Darian Dauchan, Natalia Goncharov & Michael C. O'Day

• “Stunningly powerful production” - The New York Times

• “Like Orson Welles and Joseph Papp before him, Christopher McElroen, the co-founder of the ever adventure some Classical Theatre of Harlem, knows that casting is key -- especially when it comes to Chekhov, whose “Cherry Orchard” he has adapted and staged … McElroen has taken Chekhov’s recurring theme of master and servant in many new directions.” - The New Yorker

• “A remarkable version of The Cherry Orchard that not only reaches Chekhov’s goal of high comedy but retains the innate tragedy that flows beneath every line ... Director Christopher McElroen creates a vivacious combination of moods that is alluringly theatrical.” - NYTheatre.com

• “A vibrant, energetic, almost non-stop presentation … [McElroen] has found the life and humor in this classic” - Curtainup.com

• “Under Christopher McElroen's deft direction the production releases the vital force of Chekhov … this Cherry Orchard moves briskly, riding Chekhov's musicality.” - Village Voice