The Proposal adapted by Jay Brazeau
- Stephen Atkins
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
Chekhov as you've never seen him! Get ready for a bold, high-energy reinvention of Anton Chekhov’s classic one-act play—where wit collides with absurdity, and the stakes of human folly are cranked up to eleven!
This fresh, broad comedy adaptation takes Chekhov’s signature blend of awkward social encounters, simmering tensions, and explosive outbursts and dials it up with outrageous physicality, heightened stakes, and rapid-fire dialogue.
Expect larger-than-life characters, unexpected reversals, and a wildly theatrical approach that transforms Chekhov’s world of quiet desperation into an energetic farce. A suicide attempt spirals into slapstick, a proposal goes disastrously off-course, and the reconcilliaton of a debt turns into a spectacle. This reimagining embraces the ridiculous, the theatrical, and the utterly human.
Perfect for audiences who love classic theatre with a comic twist, this adaptation breathes new life into Chekhov’s timeless humor—because sometimes the best way to honor a master is to play it even bigger than he ever dared!
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