Three Sisters
About Love

(sound design)
Sheen Center

Directed by Will Pomerantz

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In Chekhov’s masterpiece THREE SISTERS, Olga, Masha and Irina are talented, cultured young women who were raised in urban Moscow, but have been living in a small provincial town for eleven years. Within these less than vibrant surroundings, each pursues her dreams and passions amongst the soldiers garrisoned there, all the while yearning for a return to Moscow. In this new, sparkling adaptation, Will Pomerantz (who also directs) takes us into the soul of this great play, celebrating Chekhov’s unparalleled ability to bring to life the surprisingly close proximity of the joy, absurdity, sadness, and yearning that makes us all human. Featuring an original score by Nancy Harrow and played onstage by live musicians, as well as a remarkable cast of actors, this new version promises to surprise and delight.

ABOUT LOVE tells the compelling story of a young man who expects to spend a quiet summer with his parents in the Russian countryside, but soon discovers those three months will be the most consequential of his life, as he learns the difference between love and passion, and the ephemeral nature of life itself. ABOUT LOVE is inspired by Ivan Turgenev’s beautifully crafted short story, “First Love,” originally published in 1860. Turgenev was one of Russia’s first modern writers to achieve international acclaim with his novel, Fathers and Sons, and his play, A Month in the Country. Featuring an original score and songs by Nancy Harrow and played onstage by live musicians, this play with songs brings a brilliant, little-known classic to life via a versatile company of six actors who play over twenty characters.

Lighting Design – Allen Hahn
Scenic Design – Brian Staton
Costume Design – Whitney Locher
Sound Design – Sean Hagerty
Stage Manager – Jason J. Carroll