Uncle Vanya

Directed by Scott Behrend

Starring Todd Benzin, Tracie Lane, Kristen Tripp Kelley, Peter Palmisano, Priscilla Anker Young, Darryl Semira, Christina Rausa, John Vines and Monish Bhattacharyya

Uncle Vanya tells the story of a group of people living on a rural Russian estate, primarily focusing on Ivan “Uncle Vanya” Voinitsky, who has spent his life managing the property for his brother-in-law, the self-absorbed Professor Serebryakov; when the Professor returns with his beautiful young second wife, Yelena, Vanya and the local doctor, Astrov, become captivated by her, leading to a web of unrequited love, frustration, and a sense of wasted life as the Professor plans to sell the estate, further disrupting their already stagnant existence; the play explores themes of regret, longing, and the search for beauty in a seemingly meaningless life.