A sixteen year old girl reads THE CHERRY ORCHARD, a play by Anton Chekhov, and her world is changed forever. This documentary examines acclaimed theatre director Libby Appel's lifelong love of Chekhov and her effort, over fifty years after first reading the play, to bring this great writer's final masterpiece to life. Includes interviews with members of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. watch
A sixteen year old girl reads THE CHERRY ORCHARD, a play by Anton Chekhov, and her world is changed forever. This documentary examines acclaimed theatre director Libby Appel's lifelong love of Chekhov and her effort, over fifty years after first reading the play, to bring this great writer's final masterpiece to life. Includes interviews with members of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. watch
A sixteen year old girl falls in love with Anton Chekhov when she reads his play 'The Cherry Orchard'. Over fifty years later, she translates and directs her own version of Chekhov's masterpiece. watch