Join us on Wednesday, August 16 for the Three Sisters in the Up-the-Hill Theatre. Written by Anton Chekhov. Directed by William Brown. Translated by Susan Coyne.
Life Lived in Moments
For three women lingering in the past and on the edge, fortune lives in the everyday. Trapped between a genteel dream and a reality rife with yearning, they infuse their habitat and their hearts with home-spun beauty. They are rich in love – for each other, and for their eccentric extended family. And despite their station, they believe in a better future. After all, their dreams are always just ahead. Even though they may be out of reach. Wrap yourself up in this emotional masterpiece, forged in exquisite moments of humor and hope.
Featuring: Kelsey Brennan, Nate Burger, Sarah Day, Rebecca Hurd, Chike Johnson, John Taylor Phillips, Laura Rook & Jonathan Smoots
August - September, 2017
Synopsis
Anton Chekhov (The Seagull, staged by APT in 2014) returns with another soul-searing masterpiece about hope, regret and the complexities of love. Three sisters – Olga, an unwed schoolteacher; Masha, a pianist in an unhappy marriage and Irina, an idealist with plans for a vibrant future – live together with their brother Andrei.
In the past, the family lived well-to-do in Moscow, but moved to a provincial town with their father, who had been a military general before his death a year prior. The girls dream of moving back to the city, and more aristocratic lives. Surrounded by soldiers from a nearby artillery post with whom the family has grown close, they watch their lives play out in ways they’d never imagined.
A hearty, cathartic story about the moments we allow to pass, and how they shape the future.
To Learn More About the American Players Theatre Production of Three Sisters, Click Here.
Three Sisters Two Ticket Ordering Options:
1) PLATO Member and Guest ticket seating will be in Very Fine Section 6 and close to the stage.
Optional Picnic Dinner may be added @ $15.00, as well as, extra tickets for friends who will meet you at APT @ $39.00.
PICNIC DINNER SELECTIONS
Smoked Turkey Sandwich: Thinly sliced smoked turkey, baby Swiss cheese, fresh spring greens on freshly baked focaccia, with basil-pesto mayo on the side. $15.00
Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich: Roast beef, Havarti cheese, arugula, red onion on ciabatta bread, with horseradish mayo on the side. $15.00
Vegetarian Caprese Sandwich: Ciabatta bread topped with fresh mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and pesto sauce. $15.00
Vegetarian Greek Pita Sandwich: Avocado, feta cheese, cucumber, purple cabbage, red bell pepper and arugula in a wheat pita with a feta dill sauce. $15.00
Goat Cheese, Chicken Breast and Almond Salad: Fresh greens topped with grilled chicken breast, almonds and goat cheese. Served with vinaigrette dressing on the side. $15.00
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad: Fresh greens topped with grilled chicken breast, chopped bacon, egg, and diced tomato. Served with housemade bleu cheese dressing on the side. $15.00
All picnic dinners are served cold and include Mediterranean pasta salad, diced fruit and a brownie.
Note: We have reserved the star tent nestled in a tree-lined alcove in the center of the picnic grounds for our picnic dinner. It has a star-shaped canopy with open sides and enough picnic tables to accommodate 70 persons, making it easy for us to spread out and be comfortable.
2) Order your own tickets and ride the PLATO Bus @ $18.00.
3) Order your own tickets and ride the PLATO Bus @ $18.00 and add a Picnic Dinner ($15) for a total of $33.00.
Registration Limit: 56
Registration Deadlines:
June 26 - Best Seats
June 27 - July 9: Any Available Seats
Itinerary
Bear in mind that our boarding bus route is like Madison Metro or any other municipal bus service. Please arrive early at your boarding stop so you don’t miss the bus. When everyone is aboard and seated, we leave. Arrive early and we will all arrive at American Players Theatre on time to begin our adventure.
– Don’t be late. We can wait just 5 minutes at any one location.
– Pack water bottles and snacks for sustenance on the trip.
Leave Madison
4:00 PM Bus arrives at East Towne Sears to begin boarding.
4:25 PM Arrives at Capitol Lakes
4:50 PM Arrives at Oakwood Village West
5:00 PM Departs for American Players Theatre (Or, sooner if everyone is aboard)
At American Players Theatre
5:45 PM Arrive APT
Free Time from 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM
- Pack and Enjoy a Picnic Dinner
- Enjoy Your Pre-Ordered APT Box Dinner (six choices TBD)
- Explore the APT Grounds
- Check out the Gift Shops
7:30 PM Three Sisters Begins
9:30 PM Three Sisters Ends (Est)
10:00 PM Depart for Madison (Est)
Return to Madison (Est)
10:50 PM Arrive Oakwood Village West
11:10 PM Arrive Capitol Lakes
11:30 PM Arrive East Towne Sears
Accessibility Policy.On the Badger Bus, you must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus. If you need assistance, we recommend that you bring a friend to give you a hand.
Guest Policy. Members must register their guests. Each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per bus trip. (Members may bring more than one guest near the registration Deadline Date if seats are available.
Check with the trip organizer.) Non-member guests pay an additional $15.00 registration fee. PLATO Membership is $60.00/year.
Three Sisters Mail-In Registration Form (including instructions):
For Complete PLATO Three Sisters Theater Trip Including How to Register, Click Here.
For further information, contact Three Sisters theater trip organizer, Bob Blitzke, bblitzke@gmail.com and 608-271-7741
