Portraits of the Cherry Orchard is a theatrical performance that offers a musical and poetic interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s timeless drama, The Cherry Orchard. With original compositions by Guy Pearson and Maciej Rychły, the production reimagines Chekhov’s work through a rich blend of music, poetry, and physical expression. It delves deeply into themes of nostalgia, loss, and the yearning for a paradise lost—symbolized by the Cherry Orchard itself. This iconic setting, therefore, becomes a metaphor for the decline of cherished values, transformed into a mythic reflection of unreachable perfection.

Meanwhile, the performance invites audiences into a poignant exploration of memory and impermanence. The characters’ longing for their former lives evokes a deep sense of emotional truth, as their memories become dreamlike visions of an idealized past. As a result, each character is uniquely shaped through a series of improvisations by the actors, who use gesture, movement, and dance to bring out their inner worlds.