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becoming mikhail lermontov(coming soon)
nikolai erdman's the suicide at brandeis' spingold theater: february 9-19
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brandeis university
february 9-19
The Russian Program at Brandeis University and the Brandeis Program in Russian and East European Studies are proud to present Russian Week 2006, featuring a variety of events related to the language and culture of Russia.
Russian week 2006 is anchored by The Brandeis Theater's production of Nikolai Erdman's The Suicide: A Comedy in Five Acts at Spingold Theater. Dmitry Troyanovsky directs an all-new translation and adaptation by Brandeis professor David Powelstock. View the official poster. Follow this link for information and tickets, or call the box office at 781-736-3400. Dates and times of performances are listed in the schedule of events below.
Check back for updates.
Address questions to pstock@brandeis.edu.
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| schedule of events: | |||
| date |
time
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event | |
| Tuesday, Feb 7 |
4:40pm
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NEW! film screening: Jewish Luck (Soviet Union, 1925) Yaakov Gubanov, professor of composition at the Berkelee School of Music, will accompany this classic Yiddish film with his original piano score. More details. Sponsored by the National Center for Jewish Film. (Wasserman Cinematheque, Sachar International Center) | |
| Thursday, Feb 9 |
4-5pm
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teach-in: Learn the Russian Alphabet in One Hour!(Volen 106) | |
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4-5pm
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NEW! Russian Conversation Hour. For Russian speakers of all levels.(Shiffman 124) | ||
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8pm
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play: The Suicide (preview - Spingold Theater) | ||
| Friday, Feb 10 |
8pm
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play: The Suicide (opening night - Spingold Theater) | |
| Saturday, Feb 11 |
8pm
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play: The Suicide (Spingold Theater) | |
| Monday, Feb 13 |
7:30pm
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film screening: Solaris (USSR, 1972--NOT the recent American remake! In Russian with English subtitles.) (Golding 110) | |
| Tuesday, Feb 14 |
4:30pm
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NEW! Russian Songs and Sing-Along: Come sing popular Russian songs! (Swig Lounge, downstairs in East Quad) | |
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7pm
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Bilingual Valentine's Day Poetry Reading, featuring Boston Russian poet Katia Kapovich. Click the link to learn about her and her poems. (Shapiro Student Center Art Gallery, Rm. 317) | ||
| Wednesday, Feb 15 |
7pm
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film screening: Lilya 4-Ever (Denmark/Sweden, 2002) A powerful film about trafficking in Russian women. Co-sponsored with Women's Studies. Read a review. View the poster.(Wasserman Cinematheque, Sachar International Center) | |
| Thursday, Feb 16 |
4-5pm
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teach-in: Learn the Russian Alphabet in One Hour!(Volen 106) | |
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8pm
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play: The Suicide (Spingold Theater) | ||
| Friday, Feb 17 |
8pm
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play: The Suicide (Spingold Theater) | |
| Saturday, Feb 18 |
2pm
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play: The Suicide (Spingold Theater) | |
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8pm
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play: The Suicide (Spingold Theater) | ||
| Sunday, Feb 19 |
2pm
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play: The Suicide (Spingold Theater) | |
