21ten's broadly comic 'Chekhov: 3 Farces' offers some rowdy and welcome laughs * Oregon ArtsWatch
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The performance of Chekhov! 3 Farces at 21ten Theatre adapts Chekhov's comedic works through playful humor, with the cast engaging audiences alongside supportive animations. The blend of Looney Tunes cartoons and the vibrant portrayals by the actors, particularly Rat Rios, invigorates the stories, breathing life into Chekhov's timeless farces. From Rat Rios's fiery and spirited performance as Popova to O'Connell's engaging role in The Proposal, the show thrives on comedic chaos and the evident joy radiating from the performers, resulting in an entertaining revival of classic Russian theater.
The first farce, The Bear, showcases Popova's refusal to mourn her late husband, while the actors' exuberance fuels an atmosphere of chaotic fun and humor.
Rat Rios, portraying Popova, brings fire and life to a character meant to be restrained, proving that humor transcends the historical constraints of Chekhov's writing.
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