In 1936, old Russia is in new China. Two exiled Russian sisters live in a garrison town where their deceased father used to train Nationalist Chinese troops. As the sisters struggle to maintain the illusion of their former lives, Natasha the young Chinese sister-in-law, takes over the house - one room at a time.
Sisters is inspired by Anton Chekov's Three Sisters.
Keywords: China, Racism, roles for women
Year Printed: 2013
First Produced: 2013, Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC.
Running TIme: 110 minutes
Acts: 2
Male Cast: 1
Female Cast: 4
Total Cast: 5