THREE SISTERS�
New York, NY
US
About the Project
Olga, Masha, and Irina are the Three Sisters� of the Prozorova home. They host gatherings and guests at their estate over years and seasons. But deep beneath their lore, a tectonic shift threatens the surface over which they float. Their older brother, Andrei, brings in someone more permanent: his blushing bride�. The Prozorova home feels it. Do you?
This production of Three Sisters will take Chekhov’s beautiful exploration of complicated family dynamics, love, and socio-economics, and filter it through the lens of the Black experience in America.
This is an unpaid non-union project developed at Columbia University School of the Arts | Theater under the guidance of Katherine Wilkinson and Scott Whitehurst.
Audition submissions due: Wednesday, April 16 by 11:59 pm
Rehearsals: April 25- May 18, 2025 in various Columbia University rehearsal studios (Upper West Side, Manhattan)
Tech Rehearsal: May 19- May 22, 2025
Performances: May 23 & 24, 2025 (3 Shows)
Columbia University The Studio @ Schapiro,
605 W 115th St. New York, NY 10027
Auditions:
Please submit a headshot, resume, indication of any specific roles for which you’d like to be considered, and a self-tape of one contemporary monologue no later than Wednesday, April 16 by 11:59 pm to [email protected].
Applicants will perform sides from Three Sisters at callbacks, as necessary. Within the body of the email, please include your name, preferred pronouns, and contact information. Callbacks (on Zoom) will be arranged by appointment.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Character Breakdowns:
OLGA PROZOROVA (Late 20s, Black Female-identifying ): She is the eldest of The Three Sisters� , responsible, and maternal. A schoolteacher who longs for Moscow but gradually accepts her provincial life.
MASHA KULYGINA (Early 20s, Black Female-identifying): She is the middle of The Three Sisters�, passionate, and deeply unhappy in her marriage.
IRINA PROZOROVA (20, Black Female-identifying): She is the youngest of The Three Sisters�, idealistic but increasingly disillusioned.
ANDREI PROZOROV ( Late 20s-Early 30s, Black Male-identifying ): He is the brother of The Three Sisters�, and a cautionary tale of what happens to the one whom you’ve placed on the pedestal.
NATALYA (NATASHA) IVANOVNA (Mid-20s, Black Female-identifying ): She is Andrei’s wife, initially shy, and NOT one of The Three Sisters�. She is also Bobik’s mother. She’ll want you to know that.
BARON NIKOLAI TUZENBACH ( Early 30s, Black Male-identifying ): He is a kind and philosophical officer in love with Irina.
VASILY SOLYONY (Early 30s, Black Non-Binary or Male-identifying): He is seen as strange by the people around him, and is in love with Irina.
ALEXANDER VERSHININ (Early 40s, Black Non-Binary or Male-identifying): He is a married lieutenant colonel, and a true waxing philosophist.
FYODOR KULYGIN (Late 30s, Male-identifying): Masha’s eager, earnest husband; a devoted but unremarkable school teacher.
IVAN CHEBUTYKIN (Early 60s, Male-identifying): An army doctor and old family friend, increasingly losing faith in medicine and life.
ANFISA (Late 60s, Black Female-identifying): She is an elderly family servant who has been in the siblings� lives since their childhood.
FERAPONT (Early 70s, Black, Male-identifying): He is an old man who works at the local council.
ALEXEI FEDOTIK (Early 20s, Any gender): He is a young, cheerful officer who frequently brings small gifts and takes photographs of the sisters.
A Note about Columbia's Commitment to Collaboration
In our casting and rehearsal process, we prioritize respect, care, and collaboration. We welcome performers of all backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that each individual's unique perspective enriches our work. Our goal is to foster an environment where every artist feels supported, valued, and empowered to take creative risks. We are committed to building rehearsal and performance spaces rooted in trust, open communication, and mutual respect.
Thank y’all!
Apr 25, 2025 - May 24, 2025
$0.00 – $0.00 per hour
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