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Understudy Vanya
Work in Progress
First Workshop, May 2026
Presented by Failure Theatre
Richmond, Virginia
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A devised work, following the rehearsal process of an understudy cast for a production of 'Uncle Vanya.’ Directed by Caitlin Ryan O'Connell and featuring Joe Curnutte, Bill LeSueur, Sallie Merkel, Boomie Pedersen and Ezra Rose with design and dramaturgy by Ásta Bennie Hostetter.
Image: Two actors at a white folding table in a white room. One stands and holds the other seated actor’s head to their chest and kisses their head while they smile peacefully. They both have scripts in binders. The seated actor has knitting needles and a large ball of bright blue yarn.