Strindberg and Chekhov Double Bill Opens at American Theatre of Actors

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Directed by Sean Szak Prasso, the 80-minute double feature stars Dustin Pazar, Jean-Marie Stodolski, and Annie Unger.

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The American Theatre of Actors (ATA) will soon present a double bill of classic European masterworks, directed by Sean Szak Prasso. Featuring August Strindberg 's The First Warning and Anton Chekhov 's The Proposal, this 80-minute double feature (with a brief intermission) offers audiences a thrilling exploration of marital discord, human folly, and [comedic] desperation.

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The American Theatre of Actors was founded in 1976 by James Jennings , who continues as the President and Artistic Director. It's purpose is to promote the development of new Playwrights, Directors and Actors. A.T.A. provides them a creative atmosphere in which to work without the pressures of commercial theatre.

Over 2,000 new works have been presented and more than 12,000 actors have worked at A.T.A., including Dennis Quaid , Bruce Willis , Danny Aiello , Dan Lauria , Chazz Palminteri , Kevin O'Connor, William Fichtner , Edie Falco , David Morse , Andrea Navedo and Kathryn Hahn .

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