This fall, Theater 86 presents Evgeny Schwartz’s The Dragon—a darkly funny political fable about tyranny, obedience, and the dangers of complacency. Written in 1943 and long censored in the Soviet Union, the play follows a knight who sets out to slay a three-headed dragon, only to find the real battle lies with townspeople too accustomed to oppression to let it go. Satirical, sharp, and uncannily timely, The Dragon skewers dictatorship, misinformation, and corruption while asking: what happens when a society resists its own liberation?
Directed by Aleksey Burago
Translation by Di Zhu
Cast: Hazen Cuyler, Michael Donaldson, James Hallett, Ariel Polanco, Sarah O’Donnell, Mark K. Simmons, Tom Schubert, and Di Zhu
OPEN CLASS AT THEATER 86!
Monday, October 13th at 7PM
Theater 86 invites you to an open class at Pushkin Hall, featuring scenes from students of the studio. Works include original pieces devised during class, as well as scenes from famous plays and films. Join us for an eclectic night showcasing the on-going projects of the studio’s acting students, both aspiring and professional actors. This round we will feature the works of Daniil Kharms, Shakespeare and more! Come out and support their journey. We can’t wait to share the work with you!
Theater Lab: Workshop For Actors
Theater Lab is currently full! The next round of Theater Lab with Aleksey Burago will begin on Nov 17th at 6PM. Join us at Pushkin Hall and explore the joy and principles of theater. This 8 week workshop will take place Mondays from 6PM-9PM. Click the button below for more info!