Liberating Chekhov or Destroying Him? Joel Gersmann’s Farcical Production of The Cherry Orchard

Authors

Ronald D. LeBlanc, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Abstract

Focuses on the production of "The Cherry Orchard," directed by Joel Gersmann from January to February 1986. Information on other productions of the play made by other directors; Views of Gersmann on the intention of the play; Changes made by Gersmann to the original script written by Anton Chekhov.

Department

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Publication Date

1997

Publisher

Peter Lang

Document Type

Book Chapter

Recommended Citation

LeBlanc, Ronald D., “Liberating Chekhov or Destroying Him? Joel Gersmann’s Farcical Production of The Cherry Orchard.” Chekhov then and now: The reception of Chekhov in world culture. Ed. Douglas J. Clayton. United States: Peter Lang Publishing, 1997. 53–61. Print.