Dmitry Krestyankin’s play “Brother Andrei,” based on Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters,” will premiere at the “DRAM.PLOЩADKA” theater on June 5, 6, 7, and 17. The production reimagines the classic story of the Prozorov sisters through the eyes of their brother, Andrei.
The play aims to bring Andrei Sergeyevich, a character often relegated to the periphery, into the spotlight. The narrative explores his unfulfilled potential and his struggle against the constraints of his life.
Once a promising young scientist with aspirations of becoming a professor, Andrei finds himself trapped by marriage, children, and the monotony of daily life. This transformation turns his violin from a symbol of future success into a lament for his lost dreams.
Krestyankin’s production delves into the feelings of a person who feels excluded from the family narrative and seeks to assert his worth. The play questions whether Andrei can alter his predetermined fate or if he is destined to remain on the sidelines of his sisters’ lives. The production aims to look at the destiny of a character who is nearby, yet seemingly insignificant. The actors and director explore the fate of Andrei, who longs to escape his circumstances.