Chekhov Shorts
By Anton Chekhov
Directed by David Stacey
Show dates: Tue 16 – Sat 20 June 2026
Auditions: 7.30pm Tue 27 & Thu 29 Jan 2026
Show Summary
“I walked out on twelve women, nine walked out on me, but I never loved one of them the way I do you!”
We present four hysterical pieces by Anton Chekhov – a chaotic comedy that proves the quickest way from hatred to a wedding is often via a debt; a high-strung farce showing that bureaucracy and family crises are an explosive mix; a poignant look at a life in the theatre, involving a lot of vodka-fueled regret; and a frantic sketch that makes you wonder how anyone in 19th-century Russia ever managed to get married. This is essentially reality TV before cameras existed: hilarious proof that sometimes a good, loud argument over something utterly trivial is exactly what you need to keep things interesting.
Audition Information
Auditions will be in a workshop format. There is no need to prepare anything in advance, and we will provide scenes for you to work with on the day. We’ll start by reading the section together and then work on it a few times to explore the characters.
Creativity thrives on diversity, and we welcome everyone, regardless of background or experience. The characters need to be big, animated, memorable and will be a lot of fun to play!
Please complete our online audition form to let us know your intention to audition. To see the full Audition Information pack, please click here.
Dates and Commitment
Rehearsals: Likely to be one or two weekday evenings and/or some Sunday daytimes from mid-February 2025. You’ll only be called for the piece you are in until nearer show week.
Technical Rehearsal: Sunday daytime/evening, 14th June 2026
Dress Rehearsal: Monday evening, 15th June 2026
Shows: Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June 2026 7.30pm (5 performances)
For more info, please contact David Stacey (Director & Studio Theatre Manager) at davidstacey.home@nullgmail.com
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