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a night of chekhov
a night of chekhov
may-june 2026
may-june 2026
by anton chekhov
dates: may 16 – june 28, 2026
venue: actors temple theater (att)
address: 339 west 47th street (between 8th and 9th avenue), new york, ny 10036 [maps]
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about this production
about this production
a night of chekhov focuses on three of anton chekhov’s shorter works that are not as frequently staged as his major works, offering audiences a compact way to experience a broader range of the playwright’s material in one sitting. the evening includes one intermission and runs approximately 95–110 minutes total. The program includes swan song, the proposal, and the bear.
synopsis
synopsis
swan song (15-20 min) an aging actor wakes up drunk, alone, and past his prime in an empty theatre after his farewell performance, only to find himself face to face with his own legacy. When his elderly prompter Nikita appears from the shadows, the two men share a final, unexpected reckoning with time, talent, and everything left unsaid. Disoriented, tender, and quietly devastating, this short gem opens the evening with a bittersweet meditation on talent, regret, and the passage of time. Chekhov at his most intimate.
the proposal (25-35 min) A man arrives at his neighbor's home with one simple intention, to propose marriage. What follows is anything but simple. Misunderstandings pile on misunderstandings, pride gets in the way of love, and two people who want exactly the same thing somehow manage to make it nearly impossible. A masterclass in comic escalation.
the bear (25-35 min) A stubborn creditor storms the home of a recently widowed woman, demanding payment and refusing to leave. She refuses to be bullied. He refuses to back down. What begins as a confrontation becomes something neither of them expected. Explosive, ridiculous, and deeply human, the perfect close to the evening.
digital program
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press & coverage
press & coverage
bsb insider
“We spoke to Sanio Kurtesevic about the importance of bringing classic shows such as these three plays to the stage, and why it’s a mission for him and his production company, Duse Productions! ” [read full article]
stage whisper podcast
“Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcome on the director Sanio Kurtesevic, to talk about his latest production, A Night of Chekhov. ” [listen to podcast]
broadwayworld.com
“new staging of ibsen’s an enemy of the people is coming to the american theatre of actors” [read the full article] / [view listing]
upcoming performances
upcoming performances
[thu] june 4, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sat] june 6, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sat] june 6 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sun] june 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sun] june 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[wed] june 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[thu] june 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sat] june 13, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sat] june 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sun] june 14, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sun] june 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[wed] june 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[thu] june 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sat] june 20, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sat] june 20, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sun] june 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sun] june 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[wed] june 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[thu] june 25, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[sat] june 27, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sat] june 27, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
[tue] june 28, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
[sun] june 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
cast
cast
luna vintner
luna vintner (Dolunay Kocabağ) is a legally blind actor and multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Turkey, currently based in New York. Her theater credits include Petra Stockmann in An Enemy of the People and originating the role of Sally in Lily Camp’s All Eight with the Third Year Company at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Other stage work includes Shakespeare’s The Tempest and William Inge’s Picnic.
damian cruces
damian is a Texas native now based in NYC. Classically trained, he enjoys biting on the classics and getting down and dirty with experimental theatre. When he’s not onstage, he’s in front/behind the camera archiving life in the city and being part of his communities. He’s very grateful to Sanio & The Actors Temple for the opportunity to share in a wonderful night of comedy.
jake goldbas
Jacob Goldbas was a Production Assistant for Art Market Productions for 8 years. In that time, he was a background actor for very many television shows and movies, appearing in the Timothy Chalamet Bob Dylan movie in 2025. For fun he performs standup comedy at Fear City in the Lower East Side.
giorgi chuchulashvili
After a lifelong passion for theater, cinema, and literature, Gio made the decision to step beyond the audience and become an active participant. This production marks his debut both on stage and behind the scenes in theater. He is currently a third-year student studying Mathematics and Computer Science at Columbia University. Despite a demanding academic schedule, he remains a dedicated supporter of our theatre and is deeply motivated to improve as an artist.
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about duse productions
about duse productions
duse productions is a new york–based theatre company dedicated to the clear staging of classic works, producing intimate and emotionally honest performances that bring audiences close to the art of live theatre.
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