TROIKA
3 short comedies by Anton Chekhov, directed by William B. Davis
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The Proposal
On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco
The Bear
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With Jack Rigg, Chris Walters, Rebecca Husain, William B. Davis, Martha Ansfield-Scrase, Peter Robbins and John Prowse.
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Troika was on stage from October 28 to November 12, 2023 at the Jericho Arts Centre in Vancouver.
November 9th, 2023 live performance was also turned into a movie.
THE PROPOSAL
A nervous young farmer comes to propose to his neighbour’s daughter but things get a little out of hand... or the proposal that goes wrong.
Chris Walters as Lomov
Rebecca Husain as Natalya
Jack Rigg as Chubukov
ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TOBACCO
Nyukhin, a henpecked man and also a smoker, has been told by his wife to give a lecture about "the harmful effects of tobacco". Bear with him, as he might make a few brief digressions to complain about his domineering wife.
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And what's more suited than a speech on the harmful effects of tobacco by the cigarette smoking man!
William B. Davis as Nyukhin
Rebecca Husain as Natalya
William B. Davis as Nyukhin
THE BEAR
When a widow who fancies herself inconsolably bereaved meets a landowner deeply in debt and also a total boor.
Martha Mansfield-Scrase as Popova
Peter Robbins as Luka
John Prowse as Smirnov
“The delightful staging of the three short one-act plays will have audiences chuckling even after the show.”
VANCOUVERPLAYS
“Helmed by veteran director William B. Davis, see why Chekhov’s plays still hold their appeal over 100 years later. The classics are beloved for a reason!”
THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT
WARNINGS - SIDE EFFECTS OF TROIKA INCLUDE:
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Cheerfulness and “joie de vivre”.
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Doubling up with laughter (which makes it difficult to watch the play).
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Tightness in zygomatic muscles because of repeated smiles.
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Possible addiction (people have been heard saying they would come to watch it again).
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Unusual joyful behaviour (members of the audience have been seen bouncing up and down during pre-show music on Strauss and Jacques Offenbach’s can-can.)
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Troika's gaiety is highly contagious so share with your friends.
“So funny and tender, told with such love for humanity"
"A fantastic production, a great ensemble, brilliant performances!"
“I didn’t think I would laugh so much with Chekhov!”
“Excellent!”
AUDIENCE REVIEW
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
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Director: William B. Davis
Assistant Director: Douglas Abel
Stage Manager & Light Designer: Andy Sandberg
Assistant Stage Manager: Vicki Santos
Costume Designer: Julie White
Props - Set Designer & Producer: Linda Begg
Sound & Graphic Designer & Executive Producer: Emmanuelle Davis
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This is a Canadian Actors' Equity Association production under the Artists' Collective Policy.
