Tyler Lang
  • Theatre
  • Class of 2019
  • Wichita, Kansas

Tyler Lang in production of Chekhov's classic 'Uncle Vanya'

2014 Mar 26

Tyler Lang of Wichita, Kan., is a member of the company that will present "Uncle Vanya," Chekhov's classic tragicomedy, at Emporia State University.

Translated by Irishman Brian Friel ("Dancing at Lughnasa," "Translations") this modern adaptation of the Chekhov classic was first produced at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, in 1998. Friel's adaptation renders the language of the play into a modern idiom and offers humor and further developed characters' roles and relationships.

In "Uncle Vanya," a retired professor, Sebryakov, and his beautiful young wife, Elena, have returned to Vanya's country estate. Uncle Vanya discovers his hopeless and unrequited feelings for the professor's wife. Meanwhile, the professor's daughter, Sonya, yearns for the doctor, Astrov, who only has eyes for Elena. If things don't seem complicated enough, the professor has an announcement that could change the lives of the entire household.

Lang is on the scenery crew.

The production is under the direction of Jim Ryan. Nancy Pontius is the set designer; Susan Mai is the costume designer. Lighting is designed by Ron Fowlkes.

"Uncle Vanya" will be performed April 16-19 and 23-26 at 7:30 p.m. in the R.Q. Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. Call (620) 341-6378 to reserve tickets.