Premiering in 2015, it has since become one of the most talked-about productions on the contemporary stage.
Production Features
All roles are performed in Russian Sign Language. The actors do not speak a single word aloud; instead, the text of the play is displayed on screens as subtitles. This creative choice highlights the themes of miscommunication and alienation inherent in Chekhov’s original work.
The actors prepared for the production over the course of two years, including a full year of studying sign language with a teacher before rehearsals began