May 22, 2015 7:30pm
May 24, 2015 3pm
Huntington Avenue Theatre


THE BEAR
By William Walton
Libretto by Paul Dehn and William Walton, based on the play by Anton Chekhov
Extravaganza in One Act

William Walton’s “Extravaganza in one act” is a broad parody in refined musical strokes, channeling the arch humor of Chekhov’s play of the same name. Popova is an ostentatiously virtuous young widow; Smirnov is her late husband’s creditor whose blustering boorishness hides a sensitive heart. Sly insults, shouting matches, a duel, and…passion ensue. 

Performed on a double bill with Sullivan’s The Zoo.

“Wonderful…cleverly selected and splendidly presented program.”

–Arts and Culture Today

Cast and Creative

Stephen Salters

Stephen Salters
GRIGORY STEPANOVICH SMIRNOV

Janna Baty Headshot

Janna Baty
YELENA IVANOVNA POPOVA

Simon Dyer

Simon Dyer
LUKA

Lynn Torgove

Lynn Torgove
STAGE DIRECTOR

Gil Rose
CONDUCTOR

CREATIVE TEAM

Stephen Dobay…Scenic Designer
Amanda Mujica…Costume Designer
Rachel Padula Shufelt…Hair and Make-up Designer
Dennis Parichy…Lighting Designer

Media

Photos and video by Kathy Wittman / Ball Square Films.