The Cherry Orchard

Performed at Gallaudet University's Eastman Studio Theatre
May 18th - June 10th, 2018

This Spring, DC's favorite Fools take their first foray into the works of Anton Chekhov, with The Cherry Orchard. Complete with secret plots, wily servants, tortured lovers, and a sprawling family estate on the chopping block, you'll find out why Chekhov himself insisted he wrote comedies! For almost a decade, Faction of Fools has been celebrated as DC's award-winning Commedia dell'Arte Theater Company. Come see this mix of high art and low comedy, as Faction's inimitable brand of physical comedy sheds new light on a classic!

Written by: Anton Chekhov

Directed by: Paul Reisman

Assistant Director: Nikolya Sereda+
Stage Manager: Sarah Magno
ASL Consultant: Dr. Lindsey D. Snyder
Performance Interpreters: Dr. Lindsey D. Snyder, Mary Beth Morgan

Starring: Sara Barker, Danny Cackley, Francesca Chilcote, Amber James, Casey Johnson-Pasqua+, Julia Klavans, Jack Novak, Jesse Terrill, and Kathryn Zoerb

Scenic Design: Ethan Sinnott, Lighting Design: Kris Thompson, Costume Design: Kitt Crescenzo, Music Composition: Jesse Terill, Properties Design: Megan Godfrey, Mask Design: Tara Cariaso & Aaron Cromie, Production Photography: C. Stanley Photography

Running time: approx 120 minutes; Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Production sponsor: Dr. Matthew R. Wilson and Dr. Sarah Bartlett Wilson

+Gallaudet student intern

“★★★★” proclaims DC Theatre Scene!
“The award winning Fools bring artistry, cultural awareness
and salient knowledge...to everything they touch.”
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DCMTA raves:
“Perhaps Chekhov's play as imagined by the Faction of Fools
is what we need to laugh at our current era.”
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"...a perfect introduction to Chekhov’s comic genius...”
Raves MD Theatre Guide,
"Far closer to the original intent than just about any production you’re likely to see"
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CiaoDC says,
"Faction of Fools Theatre Company morphs Chekhov’s work
into a barrel of laughs in true commedia spirit."
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