The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov | Translated by Robert Corrigan Role: Masha Directed by Gail Shapiro Northwestern University, Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts
November 2025

After studying Chekhov in their Northwestern acting cohort, Nastia and her peers were able to convince (with puppy-dog pleading) their esteemed and beloved Professor Gail Shapiro to direct the tight-knit class in this timeless story. Chekhov writes a tale of three sisters in provincial Russia who yearn to return to Moscow as they grapple with their monotonous lives and unfulfilled dreams. Masha, the unhappily married middle sister, engages in a passionate affair with Colonel Vershinin and watches her life blossom before it is ultimately, devastatingly stripped away back to emptiness. A profoundly human tale brought to life by a group of close friends and passionate young actors, this play is one of Nastia’s most fulfilling artistic experiences to date.

A woman in a black dress standing on stage with a spotlight on her, a wagon or stroller visible in the background.
Three women in period costumes performing on a dark stage with stage lights above.
Four women and one man in period costumes on stage, engaging in a theatrical scene, with a dark background and stage lighting.
Two actors performing on stage, one woman holding a pillow and looking emotional, one man sitting beside her with a mustache, in a theatrical setting with dim lighting and minimal props.
A group of actors on stage in period costumes, smiling and greeting each other during a theatrical performance.
Three women in period costumes sitting on a low platform, with one woman standing nearby, in a theatrical performance.
A woman wearing a dark graduation gown and cap standing on a stage, smiling with hands clasped, with an audience area dimly lit and a full moon visible in the night sky.
Four actors on stage in period costumes, sitting and standing around a vintage coffee table, with a dark background and stage lighting
A woman in a dark dress sits on a bench, reading a book, with a black background and stage lights overhead. Three people in formal attire are gathered around a table in the background.
Three actors on stage during a theatrical performance, with two women and a man. The women are holding hands, one wearing a black dress with a crown and the other in a light-colored dress. The man is gesturing toward them.
People in costumes performing in a theater, with some seated and one standing, engaging in a scene on stage.
Group of young actors standing on a stage after a performance, dressed in period costumes, with a dark background.
Group of people in costume on stage, smiling and sitting together.

Photos by Izzy Samuels

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