Uncle Vanya
By Anton Chekhov 
Adapted by Annie Baker 
Working with a literal translation by Margarita Shalina and the original Russian text 
Directed by Kayla Adams

David Thayer Theatre | UI Theatre Building

Approximate run time is 2 hours and 10 minutes, with a 10 minute intermission.

Please be advised this play contains gunshots, theatrical haze, portrayals of suicidal ideation and attempted suicide, alcohol abuse, nonconsensual sexual touching, and smoking.

You know, I used to think that being a creep meant you were sick or abnormal, but lately I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re all creeps. Everyone in the world, behaving naturally, is a complete creep.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker brings her observational prowess and razor-sharp wit to an intimate adaptation of Chekhov's beloved dark comedy. Written with the “goal of creating a version that sounds to our contemporary American ears the way it sounded to Russian ears during the play’s first productions in the provinces in 1898,” Annie Baker’s Uncle Vanya captures the timeless longing, absurdity, and beauty of human relationships.

Performances:
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Purchase your tickets in advance through Hancher Box Office by calling 319-335-1160 or online through their website.

The Box Office at the Theatre Building opens one hour prior to the performance, with tickets on an as-available basis, unless the production is sold out.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Department of Theatre Arts at 319-335-2700 in advance of the event.

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“Uncle Vanya (Baker, trans.)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com