Three Sister @ Mamai Theatre
Through June 21
Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center
Mamai
Theatre has chosen to go old school in its current production of Chekhov’s “Three Sisters.” And while this staging is neither radical nor
revolutionary, it is most certainly exciting, for director Bernadette Clemens finds
all the very intimate, inescapably dark and often very funny moments in this four-act,
three-hour masterwork. And her remarkable
ensemble of players puts them on display.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's CJN article here.
Mark Horning
This is a work that is most praiseworthy. The chemistry between the various actors is
electric. The set is sumptuous without
restricting movement of the cast. It is
classic Chekhov done with endearing precision that makes this work still
relevant one hundred and fifteen years after it was written. This may well be the best dramatic production
of the season and must not be missed. It
is classic theater done masterfully.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.Christine Howey
Thanks to sharply delineated performances and a lush set design by Don McBride, Mamai has created an existential shadow box in which we can observe comfortable people in their native, uncomfortable habitat.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
