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This modern-day translation of Anton Chekhov’s final masterpiece is lively, colloquial, and relevant. The Cherry Orchard is an exploration of love, loss, and societal transformation. As cherished memories collide with an uncertain future, this bittersweet drama with a dash of humor captures the universal human struggle between clinging to the past and embracing change.
By Anton Chekhov
Translation by Paul Schmidt
This translation of THE CHERRY ORCHARD was originally presented by the Rushmore Festival – Woodbury, New York.
THE CHERRY ORCHARD is presented through special arrangement with TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.
Cast
- Liubov Andreyevna Ranyevskaya – Nora HaukÂ
- Anya – Lindsay Fleck
- Varya – Rhyan Shankool
- Leonid Andreyich Gayev – Matthew Cameron*
- Yermolai Alexeyich Lopakhin – Dr. Quincy Thomas*
- Petya Trofimov – Camryn Shankool
- Boris Semyonov-Pishchik/Homeless Man – Jared Volz
- Carlotta – Nicki PoerÂ
- Semyon Yepikhodov/Stationmaster – Nolan Surach
- Dunyasha – Aleis Work*
- Firs – Ron Dundon
- Yasha/Postmaster –Â Rain Kearney*
* Civic Debut
Crew
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Floor Managers – Chris Aranda, Jaycee Myner
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Light Board Operator – Kristin Tyrrell
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A1/ Playback Operator – Jan Watson
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Floor Crew – Reed Shilts, Susan Frye, Alan Moerdyk, Jaycee Myner, Luke Myner
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Dressers – Micha E. Myers, Laura VanOrman
- Director – Dr. Miriam Hahn Thomas
- Choreographer – Sara Sherman
- Scenic Designer – Paige Billian
- Costume Designer – Addie Gorden
- Lighting Designer – Ella Ledbetter-Newton
- Sound Designer – Imari Hill
- Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
- Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
- Stage Manager – Micaila Tait
- Dramaturg – Dr. Miriam Thomas
- Intimacy Choreographer – Dr. Quincy Thomas
- Assistant Director – Sarah Taylor
- Assistant Stage Managers – Kalie Hagen, Chris Aranda
- Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend, Tully Davis
- Charge Painter – Paige Billian
- Scenic Artists – David Kyhn, Justin Muse
- Stitchers – Isabella Balden, Elaine Kauffman, Lindsay Fleck
- Costume Shop Manager – Nora Hauk
- Master Electrician – Benjamin Arnett
- Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
- Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Browning
- Videographer – Katherine Mumma
- Front of House Manager – Melita Terrentine
- Box Office Manager – Sydney Lewis
- Audience Engagement Manager – Christopher S. Blades
- Production Stage Manager – Kalie Hagen
- Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
- Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
- Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
- This production is performed in four acts with a 15-minute intermission between Acts II and III.
- This production makes use of live flame and simulated weapons.
Performance Dates:
- Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted and Audio Description Services Available)
- Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Venue
Carver Studio
426 S. Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Carver Studio are general seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center and street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.
