STOCKTON -- Delta Drama proudly presents "Uncle Vanya," Chekhov's beloved story of human relationships and yearning.

The production begins March 1 in the Al Muller Studio Theatre, on the third floor of the Locke building on Delta's Stockton campus.

In an effort to serve the community by making Delta events accessible and affordable, Delta Drama is pleased to announce that productions are now free and open to the public for no charge. Seating is limited, and is on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly.

This new adaptation of Chekhov’s classic from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker brings colloquial language to this internationally beloved story of human relationships and yearning.

Written with the "goal of creating a version that sounds to our contemporary American ears the way the play sounded to Russian ears in 1898," Annie Baker’s "Uncle Vanya" introduces 21st-century audiences to Chekhov’s enduring wit, insight, and emotional depth.

"Uncle Vanya" will be performed March 1-3 and March 8-10, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances at 2 p.m.

CAST

Marina, an old nanny -- Imri M. Tate

Mikhail Lvovich Astrov, a doctor -- Navaz Khan

Ivan Petrovich Voinitsky (Vanya), Maria Vasilyevna’s son -- Nick Giovannoni

Alexander Vladimirovich Serebraykov, a retired professor -- Christopher Bailey Hunter

Ilya Iyich Telegin (Waffles), an impoverished landowner -- Dakota Johnson

Sophia Alexandrovna (Sonya) the professors daughter -- Arianna Hovey

Yelena Andreyevna, the professor’s young wife -- Dhestiny Auer

Maria Vasilyevna, mother of the professor’s first wife -- Nina Thiel

Yefim -- David Arias Acosta

PRODUCTION STAFF

Director Ashlee Temple

Technical Director Kevin Bautch

Lighting Designer Kevin Bautch

Set Designer by Kevin Bautch, Ashlee Temple, & Jonathan Singer

Costume Designer Jonathan Singer

Sound Designer Ashlee Temple & Kevin Bautch

Stage Manager/AD Nick Hardin

ABOUT DELTA DRAMA

Delta Drama is committed to fostering the creativity and aspirations of its students, allowing them to hone their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, while pursuing their academic and career goals.

We believe that that the study of theatre provides the individual with a lifelong skill set useful in a variety of career paths that demand proficiency in time management, creative problem solving, self discipline, the ability to utilize resources, collaboration, and most importantly, to communicate effectively.