Chekhov, Misfiring: An Uncle Vanya that's all talk.

This article discusses a production of Anton Chekhov's play "Uncle Vanya" directed by Lila Neugebauer. The production, featuring Steve Carell and William Jackson Harper, aims to excavate the humanity of the story but ultimately fails to do so. The actors feel unrooted and the lack of emotional events taking place creates a drifting and sleepy feeling. The translation by Heidi Schreck gives the text a contemporary and casual feel, but it lands the production in a vague and undefined setting. Overall, the production lacks spark and fails to capture the essence of Chekhov's work. [Extracted from the article]