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By: May. 29, 2007
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Intiman Theatre, recipient of the 2006 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, continues its 35th season with Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, newly adapted by Associate Artistic Director Craig Lucas and directed by Artistic Director Bartlett Sher. Uncle Vanya opens at the Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer Street at Seattle Center, on Saturday, June 16 at 8 pm and runs through Wednesday, July 18 at 7:30 pm.

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"The most intimate of Chekhov's plays, Uncle Vanya is set on a country estate outside of Moscow at the turn of the 20th century. The play's characters rebel against their own thwarted desires, and act on their passions in ways that are alternately heartbreaking and hilarious," state press materials.  Uncle Vanya is the second Chekhov play adapted and directed by Lucas and Sher, following Intiman's production of Three Sisters in the 2005 season, and their fifth collaboration since 2001. This production will feature music composed by Adam Guettel, a Tony winner and Grammy nominee for The Light in the Piazza.

The cast includes Allen Fitzpatrick as Professor Serebriakov, Kristin Flanders as Sonya, Tim Hopper as Astrov, Lori Larsen as Maria, Samantha Mathis (The Man Who Had All the Luck, films such as Little Women) as Elena, Todd Jefferson Moore as Telegin, Mark Nelson (The Invention of Love, Brighton Beach Memoirs) as Vanya and Paula Nelson as Nanny.    

The creative team for Uncle Vanya includes scenic designer John McDermott, costume designer Deb Trout, lighting designer Brian MacDevitt and sound designer Joseph Swartz. The stage manager is Claire E. Zawa.

Low-price preview performances are June 12, 13, 14 (pay-what-you-can) and 15. On Thursday, June 7 at 6 pm, patrons are invited to attend Spotlight Supper, a behind-the-scenes look at a technical rehearsal with director Bartlett Sher. On Monday, June 11 at 7 pm, the Intiman Book Club will discuss Chekhov's Ward No. 6 and Janet Malcolm's Reading Chekhov; this discussion is free and open to the public. On Sunday, June 17, Intiman will offer a Father's Day Brunch before the 2 pm performance, beginning at 12 noon. Cost for the show and brunch is $54 per adult and $22 for youth 16 and under. For required advance reservations, patrons should call 206.269.1900.

Tickets range in price from $10 to $48, with discounts available for students and groups. Patrons aged 25 and under can purchase tickets to any performance for $10, pending availability. A limited number of $20 rush tickets may be available for purchase 15 minutes before curtain time, pending availability. Tickets are available for purchase by calling 206.269.1900 or visiting the theatre's website. This production is sponsored by ArtsFund, 4Culture and the INTIMAN Theatre Foundation.

Photo - Samantha Mathis




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