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Three Sisters

Three Sisters cast members: Anna Wheeler, Katie Ryerson, and Laurie Campbell. Courtesy of Anna Wheeler

April 28, 2010 0 | By Prathamesh Dalvi

When it comes to theatre, I had never been on the verge of tears one moment and in a fit of laughter the next. That is, until April 1. The second-year performance students’ closing of Three Sisters, by  by Anthony Chekhov , was well-executed and memorable.

Cynthia Ashperger directed the  year-end play about three sisters living  a seemingly boring existence in a small Russian town in the early 1900s who long for their hometown, Moscow, where they believe life is more meaningful. Themes such as hard work, loyalty  and  yearning for a better  life came forth throughout the performance.

Katie Ryerson’s opening monologue about another year gone by was nearly flawless. Another great scene followed when everyone on stage, Laurie Campbell, Patrick Goodin and a few others start singing in perfect synchrony. Also, a shout out to Anthony Rella, who plays Vershinin (the Lieutenant Colonel, battery commander who acts as some company for the sisters) and his ironic speech about the future generations, “He must see and know more than his grandfather knew.”

Humour awards go to Ellis Rockburn who plays a hillarious old man who has trouble hearing and  Andrew Lawrie who plays Chebutykin, an army doctor, that (desctibe a little funny moment here.)

The crowd loved the performance and the show was sold out as with all three nights. Great choice in casting, moving performances and fantastic humour. These second-year actors are really something to watch out for next year.