The drama is generally cast in a traditional bent - but in the instant case - the director has taken an adventurous departure from the norm.
In Chalk Rep's adapted version, Asian-American actors will take on the challenging roles in a thought-provoking dynamic sure to conjure up a riveting night of entertainment on stage for theatre-goers.
At the center of the traditional Russian tale, the Prosorov family members are being played by Joy Osmanski, Jennifer Chang, Aileen Cho, and Feodor Chin.
And - "Desperate Housewives" actor Ricardo Antonio Chavira - appears in the lead role of Vershinin.
The cast is soundly rounded out by an adept ensemble cast which includes: actors Tony Aguilar, Tony Amendola, Corey Brill, Tom Carey, Owiso Odera, Teri Reeves, Adam Smith, Richard Tanne, and Eva Wielgat.
In the director's notes, Larissa Kokernot remarks:
“Three Sisters is a play about a family who is crippled by nostalgia, unable to move forward under the weight of their past."
Notwithstanding the dramatic twist in the scheme of things in respect to casting, the production is also being staged in a rather sacred space (the Masonic Lodge) amidst the old-world charm of the legendary Forever Hollywood Cemetery.
Just a scant few weeks ago, I attended the launch party for the Chalk Rep Theatre group, which was founded by five multi-faceted ladies.
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On that occasion, the founding "mothers" elucidated their thoughts on the potential of the spanking-new theatre company surviving in carefree sunny California where the tinsel and glamor of Hollywood has normally - until now, anyway - been the major thrust for aspiring thespians breaking into the business.
Indeed - the human dynamos chatted up enthusiastic guests about their vision for the future non-stop that delightful evening - between sips of thirst-quenching cocktails, lively banter, and mouth-watering treats hand-baked by the homespun gals.
And (in-between hosting duties) the troupers managed to rustle up seed money that very night, so convincing were they in their pledge to enliven and enrich the local theatre community.
Break a leg, ladies!
Previews 8 p.m.
Friday January 30th
Saturday January 31st
Opening night 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 1st
Regular Stage Performances (thru Feb. 22nd)
Fridays: 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 p.m.
(11 performances in total)
Location
Masonic Lodge
The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Preview tickets: $20
Regular seats: $30.
Pay What You Can: Sunday Feb. 8th
Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/
Info: 866-468-3399
*Half price student rush tickets & Military discounts available at door one hour before curtain.
Chalk Repertory Theatre is dedicated to presenting classical and contemporary plays in unconventional spaces around Los Angeles. www.chalkrep.com
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