inspired by the legacy of Eleonora Duse
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a new york theatre company dedicated to the clear staging of classic works
duse productions presents a night of chekhov three of chekhov's rarely produced comic masterworks - swan song, the proposal, and the bear - performed as one complete evening. funny, warm, and completely alive.
duse productions presents a night of chekhov three of chekhov's rarely produced comic masterworks - swan song, the proposal, and the bear - performed as one complete evening. funny, warm, and completely alive.
swan song an aging actor wakes alone in an empty theatre after his farewell performance. a meditation on talent, regret, and time. sets the emotional tone of the evening.
the proposal a man arrives to propose marriage but cannot stop arguing. comic escalation of miscommunication and pride.
the bear a creditor confronts a widow. Explosive comic energy. closes the evening on full force.
may 16 to june 28, 2026
may 16 to june 28, 2026
following the success of a double staging of henrik ibsen’s timeless drama, an enemy of the people, duse productions continues the momentum with this evening of chekhov.
why we make this work
we believe the best plays of our time were written hundreds of years ago.
our work is not to reinvent them, but to stage them clearly, honestly, and with care.
this production marks the beginning of an ongoing life for the work,
and an invitation into what may continue beyond this room.
in the press & writing
broadwayworld [read full article]
theatremania [view listing]
art511mag “Why We Refused to Yell at the Audience”
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this production is made possible through the support of artists, collaborators, and audience members who believe in the long life of the work.
our namesake
"art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth."
- Eleanora Duse
Eleonora Duse in the late 19th century — a pioneering force in modern acting.
Photograph by G.C. Cox, published in McClure’s Magazine (1897). Public domain.Page updated
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