Drama

Most modern acting theory is based off the theories of Konstantine Stanislavsky or Mikhail Chekhov. The dramas written by Chekhov helped change perception in the West about what drama was. Viewing theatre while you are abroad can be a window into another culture – as well as your own!

July 6, 2023

Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theater

Located in the heart of Old Riga, the Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theater has played a central and outsized role in the history of Russian language arts and culture in Latvia. To this day, about 25% of Latvia’s population is native Russian speaking. This theater, which, in 2023, marks 140 years since its founding, remains […]

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