Playwrights’ Theatre of East Hampton at LTV Studios Presents Chekov’s Shorts

The Playwrights’ Theatre of East Hampton at LTV Studios will present Chekhov’s Shorts: A Funny Night at the Theater With a Bear and a Proposal on Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. Written by Anton Chekhov, The Bear and The Marriage Proposal were both written (along with several other farces) in 1888-1889, before his 30th birthday – years before his other major plays: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and possibly the greatest play ever written, The Cherry Orchard. The staged reading is direct by Paul Hecht and will star Kate Mueth, Daniela Mastropietro, Max Samuels, John Kroft, Dan Kelly and Josh Gladstone.

Chekhov’s characters in The Bear and The Marriage Proposal are good examples of his view of those whose frustrated existence results in decisions ending in foolish, possibly tragic lives. Chekhov often referred to his own work self-deprecatingly, remarking on the success of these farces: “I’ve managed to write a stupid vaudeville, which owing to the fact that it is stupid, is enjoying surprising success.” Come peek into Chekhov’s Shorts with us for a playful evening of staged readings paired with Russian vodka and other sweet treats.

Students cost $10, general admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door and VIP Café Table seating is available for $35 and includes a drink. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.ltveh.org. Special thanks to Springs Brewery and Bottle Hampton for sponsoring!