Absurdist master Christopher Durang blends melancholy with mayhem in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which The New York Times declares a “deliriously funny” black comedy.

Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, this Chekhovian mash-up erupts into chaos when Vanya and Sonia receive a surprise visit from their Hollywood star sister, Masha, and her boy-toy Spike. Here are scenes from the DCPA Theatre Company production opening Oct. 17 and running through Nov 16, 2014 in the Ricketson Theatre. Featuring Kathleen McCall, Sam Gregory, Amelia White, Eddie Lopez, Lesley Shires and Socorro Santiago. Directed by Jenn Thompson. Video by David Lenk. 303-893-4100 or www.denvercenter.org

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Through Nov. 16
Ricketson Theatre
Accessible Performance: Nov. 15, 1:30 pm
Tickets: 303.893.4100 | denvercenter.org
Talkback: 3:30 p.m., Oct. 19, Ricketson Theatre
Page to Stage Discussion: Noon, Nov. 4, Colfax Tattered Cover
Higher Education Advisory Council Talkback: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9
Theatre & Theology: 8:30 p.m., Nov. 11
Book Club Discussion: 5:30 p.m., Nov. 12, Colfax Tattered Cover
Theatre Thursday: 5:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Ricketson Theatre
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Kathleen McCall and Masha with her boy-toy, Spike (Eddie Lopez). Photo by Jennifer M. Koskinen.

Our previous coverage of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Cold coffee, hot popcorn make for a good stew
Durang strikes an unexpected peace with an indifferent Broadway
Vanya … is the most popular play in America
Vanya … First rehearsal photos
Check out our Study Guide

Cast list
Vanya: Sam Gregory
Sonia: Amelia White
Masha: Kathleen McCall
Spike: Eddie Lopez
Nina: Lesley Shires
Cassandra: Socorro Santiago