Performances - July / August
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
by Christopher Durang
directed by Terry Collins
It’s present day in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Sonia is angry with her older brother Vanya. She always prepares his coffee for him, but today he got it himself. It becomes clear very soon that this is a typical squabble between siblings, who are both unmarried, in their 50s, and are still living together in the house where they grew up.
While Vanya and Sonia are chatting, their housekeeper, Cassandra, walks in and makes one of her predictions—a regular occurrence that Vanya and Sonia are accustomed to. This time she predicts they will lose the house, which causes Sonia to suddenly remember that their somewhat famous sister Masha (who actually owns the house) is coming to visit.
Masha, who is also in her 50s, bursts in and says how happy she is to see her siblings and the house. On her heels is her “beloved,” 29-year-old Spike.
Welcome to the insane world of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike!
Christopher Durang is known for his outrageous comedies that, underneath the absurdity, have profound searches for optimism and connection with others. The story told by the endearingly eccentric characters in this play show us why Durang is a member of the American Theater Hall of Fame..
Cast includes
- Vanya - Andy Kabanoff
- Sonia - Darienne Knight
- Masha - Yvonne Berry-Porter
- Cassandra - Chris Cherry
- Nina - Alicia Medbury
- Spike - Jake Cain-Roser
Director - Terry Collins
- Stage Manager - Fran Armstrong
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Tech and lighting designer - Lloyd Grounds
- Assistant Director - Terry Mathews
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Set designer - Stephen Pembroke
Prices: Adults $35, Concession $30.
