Uncle Vanya
- counter/current:collective
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
Come and lose yourself in the languor and deep humanity of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Join us as we reimagine, in signature counter/current style, Chekhov’s poignant, comical, and quietly devastating masterpiece about ordinary life.
Performances July 10th - Aug 2nd. Seats are limited. Don't wait!
counter/current: collective Announces Immersive Production of Uncle Vanya in Appleton, Maine.
BELFAST, MAINE — This summer, counter/current: collective invites audiences to experience an unforgettable staging of Anton Chekhov’s timeless masterpiece, Uncle Vanya, presented in the company’s signature immersive style at a site specific location they have lovingly named "The Serebriakóv Farm".
Opening Friday, July 10 and running Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. through August 2, this unique theatrical event transforms Chekhov’s poignant, comical, and quietly devastating story into an intimate encounter with one of the great works of dramatic literature.
The play is set in a small rural community whose fragile equilibrium is disrupted by the arrival of an aging professor and his beautiful young wife. Uncle Vanya follows a cast of characters each struggling with unrequited love, existential longing, and the painful recognition of lives not fully lived. Performed using Paul Schmidt’s acclaimed translation, these “scenes from a country life” unfold with humor, tenderness, and profound humanity.
“It is a privilege to bring Chekhov to the Midcoast,” says counter/current: collective. “We are thrilled to invite audiences to step into this rich world so earnestly performed by an all-local cast, and to wrestle alongside us with the question of what it means to continue living with compassion in the face of struggle.”
The experience includes light bites, libations, and an immersive environment designed to draw audiences directly into the world of the play.
Performances run approximately two hours with a ten-minute intermission. In keeping with counter/current: collective’s mission to foster conversation and community through art, each performance will be followed by a 20-minute audience discussion.
Guests should be prepared for a partially outdoor experience and are encouraged to bring layers, rain gear, sturdy footwear, bug spray, water, and a cushion if preferred. The venue includes stairs and is not fully ADA accessible; however, audience members with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact the company before purchasing tickets to discuss possible accommodations.
For tickets, accessibility inquiries, or additional information, please contact counter/current: collective at connect@becountercurrent.com.
Psst - did you know we offer our "Art for Everyone" tickets? Discount tickets or tickets for trades available for working artists, single parents, students and anyone who can not afford the necessity of art. We get it, we are working artist parents ourselves! Please do not hesitate to reach out, we want you in the audience!