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The Good Doctor is a Russian comedy written by Neil Simon, first performed in 1973. Based off the works of play write Anton Chekhov, this show is narrated by an author guiding his audience through a few scenarios he's imagined. Varying from subtle and serious to exaggerated and hilarious, these short scenes give plenty of character for both the actors and the viewers to enjoy.

Opening the 2018 spring festival of plays in the Blackbox Theater, this show was a light hearted start to the night. Directed by Richard Miller and Deb Cleary, the cast excelled at adjusting their tempo to the mood and bringing a ton of energy to hit those big, hilarious moments.

Cast:

Narrator -------------------------------------- Cam Penn Ivan Cherdyakov --------------------------- Sean Craffey Mme Chardyakov -------------------------- Kelsey DeWolf General Brassilhov ------------------------ Noah Connolly Mme Brassilhov ---------------------------- Molly Guinen

Mistress --------------------------------------- Emma Greenstine Julia --------------------------------------------- Molly Benttinen Peter Semyonych -------------------------- Anthony Lyons Nicholaich ------------------------------------ Sam Shotz Irena -------------------------------------------- Ronnie Buell

Nina --------------------------------------------- Liv Murphy Kistunov --------------------------------------- Wes Moran Pochatkin ------------------------------------- Helene Kertanis Woman ---------------------------------------- Shannon McCarthy Father ------------------------------------------ Charlie Fulmer

Son ---------------------------------------------- Cam Caprero Girl ---------------------------------------------- Emily Bowler

Crew: Stage:

Manager- Julia Wonkka

Master Carpenter- Will Kelso

Assistant Stage Managers- Abby Chase, Emma Greenstine

Crew- Molly Benttinen, Molly Burgoyne, Noah Connolly, Brennan Gunster, Sergio Martinez, Liz Montville, Julia Murphy, Maddie O'Brien, Cam Penn, Liam O’Sullivan, Sam Shotz

Sound:

Chair- Willy Teare

Assistants- Sarah Cosgrove, Helene Kertanis

Lighting:

Chair- Emily Bowler

Assistants- Johanna Tackitt

Crew- Kelly Alexander, Liam O'Sullivan, Erin Matthews, Joshua Wonkka

Makeup:

Chair- Dylan Alexander

Crew- Ava Cederlund, Sean Craffey, Molly Guinen, Alex Cane, Lily MacCaulay, Erin Matthews

Costumes:

Chair- Veronica Buell

Assistant- Alyssa White

Crew- Lucy Evans, Anthony Lyons, Maddie O'Brien, Jules Reardon, Raegan White

Props:

Chair- Shannon McCarthy

Assistant- Jane Ellen Burnham, Julia Ciesleski, Kelsey DeWolf, Lily MacCaulay, Wes Moran, Maddie O'Brien