Stanislavski’s Methods (3m, 3f) takes place in a rundown Russian classical theater. The theater’s producer, Evgeny Stanislavski, is the great grand nephew (he thinks) of the famous director, and like his theater, has fallen into a state of disrepair. He has no paying subscribers, little audience, and is hounded by creditors. He owes so much back pay to his company of actors, and “fees” to various bagmen that he is in danger of losing the theater.
Grusha, his leading actress--both on stage and, formerly, off--and Elena, his bookkeeper and a would-be actress, try to console him, to no avail. But a proposal from a shady friend of his to bring a notorious American action film actor and his assistant to the theater for a one-night fundraising performance could fill his coffers--and bring Evgeny and Grusha back together.
The play blends elements of classical farce, with modern fast-paced comedy, a strong story, and good comedic roles for women.