Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is one of the world's most beloved dramatists, celebrated for the humanity of his plays and the appeal of his complex characters to actors and directors. This course will study the comic one-acts and full-length major plays of this great Russian dramatist, first in the context of late-19th century Russian theatre and then for their influence on American theatre in the 20th and early-21st century. Attention will be given to Chekhov's short stories, Konstantin Stanislavsky and the Moscow Art Theatre, the Group Theatre and the legacy of Method acting in the U.S., and several contemporary playwrights inspired by Chekhov. Students will write several short papers or reviews, present independent research to the class, and participate in a class-wide performance project at the end of the semester.
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