Summerfolk

By Maxim Gorky
in a translation by Nick Dear

April 22-May 3, 2009
Getz Theater

Directed by faculty member Kathleen Perkins

In the early years of the 20th century, Russians of every social class were beginning to see the onset of a great political upheaval. Gorky's mighty naturalistic masterpiece places an assorted group of Russians together each year, living together at their summer holiday retreat. Some reveal their fear at the prospect of change, some are angry, and some yearn for a new, better life. With delicate humor, they question the value of their work, their art and their leisure, and they are shocked by the response their disputes reveal. Relationships break under the strain and scandals of business and infidelity are laid bare.

Performances

Weds, Apr 22, 6:30pm
Thurs, Apr 23, 2:00pm
Fri, Apr 24, 7:30pm
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00pm (opens)
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00pm
Weds, Apr 29, 11:00am
Thurs, Apr 30, 6:30pm*
Fri, May 1, 7:30pm
Sat, May 2, 7:30pm
Sun, May 3, 3:00pm

Post-Performance Discussion

Thursday, April 30
There will be a post-show discussion after the 6:30pm Thursday performance in the Getz Theater.
A Chicago Theater professional will moderate the discussion.