Presented in conjunction with our production of Uncle Vanya, this special weekend celebrates the influential work of Russian playwright, short-story writer, and physician Anton Chekhov, considered one of the greatest writers in the history of world literature.

Friday, November 5

6:00pm

FESTIVAL KICK-OFF PARTY: Mingle with Lantern staff, artists, and fellow theatergoers over happy hour specials and complimentary light fare.

At Marathon, 10th & Walnut Streets FREE

7:15pm

Curtain Raiser: ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TOBACCO, a Chekhov one-act starring Lantern Education Director Joshua Browns

At the Lantern; 10min FREE

8:00pm

UNCLE VANYA

At the Lantern; 2hrs 40min $33 ($23 for students)

Saturday, November 6

2:00pm

Chekhov Performance Shorts: LETTERS, LOVERS, AND A LAPDOG. Selections: The Bet directed by Joshua Browns, Lady with Lapdog directed by M. Craig Getting, and Chekhov in Love directed by David Howey.

At the Lantern; 90min $12 ($10 for subscribers and students)

4:30pm

Scholars' Dinner: CHEKHOV: MINGLING THE ORDINARY WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY, with guest panelists Toby Zinman and Patricia Denison, moderated by Kathryn MacMillan. Admission includes a three-course meal of salad, choice of entrée, and dessert with coffee or tea, plus one free drink at cash bar.

At Fergie's Pub, 1214 Sansom Street $35 ($30 for subscribers and students)

7:15pm

Curtain Raiser: THE DEATH OF A GOVERNMENT CLERK, a Chekhov one-act starring Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon

At the Lantern; 12min FREE

8:00pm

UNCLE VANYA

At the Lantern; 2hrs 40min $36 ($26 for students)

Sunday, November 7 

1:15pm

Curtain Raiser: ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TOBACCO, a Chekhov one-act starring Lantern Education Director Joshua Browns

At the Lantern; 10min FREE

2:00pm

UNCLE VANYA

At the Lantern; 2hrs 40min $36 ($26 for students)

7:00pm

Chekhov Performance Shorts: LETTERS, LOVERS, AND A LAPDOG. Selections: The Bet directed by Joshua Browns, Lady with Lapdog directed by M. Craig Getting, and Chekhov in Love directed by David Howey.

At the Lantern; 90min $12 ($10 for subscribers and students)