The Cherry Orchard - a Staged Reading Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT

The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov is a Russian play that examines themes of change, loss, and social transition. It follows an aristocratic family returning to their estate, only to find themselves in financial ruin, with their cherished cherry orchard at risk of being sold. Despite efforts to save the estate, they struggle to face reality. The orchard is eventually sold to a former serf, symbolizing the end of the old order and the rise of a new one. As they leave, the orchard is cut down, marking their final separation from the past.

The play reflects on time's passage, life's impermanence, and inevitable societal change.

This staged reading is a part of the 42nd st project at here Theatre Northwest, a longform, process driven, experimental approach to creating theatre in Prince George.

The Stage reading series is presented with the generous support of our sponsor Marcotte Law!