The Michael Chekhov Theater Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a line-up of groundbreaking performances during Columbus Day weekend, October 5 and October 6
The festival celebrates the legacy of the renowned actor, director, author who made a profound contribution to stage and film worldwide. He became a part of Ridgefield’s heritage when he moved his dramatic art school from England in 1939 to the barn that still stands on North Salem Road. His unique approach to acting spread across the country and influenced actors including Marilyn Monroe, Anthony Quinn, Clint Eastwood, Yul Brynner, Patricia Neal, Sterling Hayden, Jack Palance, Beatrice Straight, Elia Kazan and Lloyd Bridges. He received an Academy Award nomination for his role as Dr. Brulov in Alfred Hitchcock’s Spellbound.
“Chekhov’s contribution to the artistic history of Ridgefield is immeasurable and I am thrilled to have been able to honor him these last 10 years,” says Executive Producer Abby Walker, herself a student of the Chekhov Technique. “The 2018 Season is shaping up to be the best ever.”
Ridgefield Theater Barn is located at 37 Halpin Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Friday, October 5, 8 PM
FANCIFOOL, written and performed by Ananda Bena Weber
A hilarious, heart-warming, thought-provoking, one-woman show about Love! Featuring dancing, singing, mime, clown and edgy social commentary, Fancifool reminds us that, no matter how different we may seem on the outside, in our hearts we are all connected by Love.
Saturday, October 6, 2 PM
THE CAPTIVES by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich
New Haven’s Collective Consciousness Theater will present a reading of this award-winning, gripping new play inspired in part by true events, weaving together messages about capital punishment, gender identity, and the consequences of personal choice.
Saturday, October 6, 8 PM
THE INTIMACY EFFECT by Jeff Tabnick
- "A smart, sophisticated commentary on marriage and family relationships... a playwright with a proficiency for interpreting everyday language with wit and perspicacity."- Los Feliz Ledger
- “Darkly humorous…” , Whatshouldwedo.com
- "Mesmerizingly effective. You hold your breath until it's all over.”- Broadway World, Gil Kaan
- "… An engaging, timely examination of the difficulty of identifying abuse…” “…Compelling theatre...” “The conversation surrounding abuse arising from toxic masculinity is both timely and necessary. RECOMMENDED" - STAGE RAW
Tickets: $25 for Individual Events; $50 for Festival Weekend Pass
- For Tickets and Info: Go to www.ChekhovFestival.com or call 203-274-0261
- In Person: Go to Neumann Real Estate, 395 Main Street in Ridgefield and see the administrative assistant at the front desk (9:00- 5:00, seven days a week)
For questions CALL 203 966 3766.