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The Three Sisters

by Anton Chekhov

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It's not like Chekhov has funny scenes in which the characters tell jokes and laugh, he's not that sort of writer. But if you define comedy as disappointment followed by happiness, then there are...

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The Three Sisters

"The Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov explores the futility and disillusionment of life's events, focusing on the decline of Russia's upper class. Set in a provincial town, the three sisters long to...

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The Three Sisters

In Anton Chekhov's "The Three Sisters," the characters reside in a provincial Russian town. The titular sisters—Olga, Masha, and Irina—live in their family home, which becomes a focal point for the...

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The Three Sisters

Actors can begin this role by studying some of the other characters and how they interact with Olga. They should pay attention to how the other characters react when Olga enters the scene;...

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