CHEKHOV X 4

Press Release

ANTAEUS COMPANY OPENS NEW NOHO HOME WITH CHEKHOV X 4 The classics have a new home in Los Angeles: The Antaeus Company opens its first full production at its permanent space, New Place Theater Center, on February 12, 13, 14, and 15 with CHEKHOV x 4. The Antaeus Company, LA’s Classical Theater Ensemble, is made of up of some of the finest classically trained actors in the country. Its actors are well known to television and film audiences, but in Antaeus productions, audiences can see them working on the kind of material they love best: great plays that have stood the test of time. CHEKHOV x 4 was first presented in May 2003 during the company’s highly successful Mayfest. The world premiere translations of the four plays, “The Proposal”, “The Anniversary”, “The Bear”, and “Swan Song”, are by company members Nicholas Saunders and Frank Dwyer, whose popular translations of Chekhov’s full-length plays have been widely produced. In these lucid and modern translations, Chekhov’s one-acts reveal characters both hilarious and touching, illuminating the full spectrum of the human condition. Award-winning directors Sabin Epstein, Michael Michetti, Stephanie Shroyer and Andy Robinson helm the one-acts, with Vaughn Edwards designing sets. “The Proposal”, directed by Sabin Epstein, features Emily Bergl, Arye Gross and Marty Ferrero. “The Anniversary”, directed by Michael Michetti, features John Apicella, Anne Gee Byrd, J.D. Cullum, Philip Proctor, Tamara Krinsky and Laura Russell. “The Bear”, directed by Stephanie Shroyer, features Harry Groener, Dawn Didawick and Jeremy Lawrence. “Swan Song”, directed by Andy Robinson, features Arye Gross and Lawrence Pressman. Said David Mermelstein in a 2000 New York Times article, “Though the group has mounted only a handful of plays in the last 10 years, its efforts have earned it a loyal following... Critical comment has been favorable, and a notice in Time magazine generated the sort of buzz that most Los Angeles theaters only dream about.” What: CHEKHOV x 4 Who: The Antaeus Company When: Previews February 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m.. OPENS February 12, 13,14, 15; plays Thur-Sat 8 p.m., Sundays 7 p.m. through March 21. Where: New Place Theater Center, 4860 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood How Much: $15 previews;$25 opening weekend; $20 regular admission RESERVATIONS: 818/506-5436; MORE INFO: www.antaeus.org.