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Boris Godunov and the “Time of Troubles”
A lecture by Valerie Kivelson, associate professor, Department of History, University of Michigan

LOCATION: Alumni Center, 200 Fletcher St.
PRESENTER: Center for Russian and East European Studies

Boris Godunov
Alexander Pushkin’s lyric masterpiece staged and directed by Declan Donnellan with actors from Russia’s leading theaters (performed in Russian with English supertitles)

LOCATION: U-M Sports Coliseum, corner of 5th Ave. and Hill St.
PRESENTER: University Musical Society

Roundtable: Boris Godunov and the World of Contemporary Russian Theater
A roundtable exploring the world of theater making in Russia, featuring the noted cast and crew of the new production of Boris Godunov, in conversation with Kate Mendeloff, professor of theater and drama, University of Michigan Residential College, and moderated by Leslie Stainton, lecturer, University of Michigan Residential College

LOCATION: Residential College Auditorium, East Quadrangle, 701 E. University Ave.
PRESENTER: University Musical Society and Center for Russian and East European Studies

Forum on Alexander Ostrovsky's The Diary of a Scoundrel
A panel discussion on Alexender Ostrovsky and his satire, The Diary of a Scoundrel, in anticipation of performances of the play (November 20-23)

Panelists: Assya Humesky, professor emerita, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, Malcolm Tulip, clinical assistant professor of performing arts, Department of Theatre and Drama, and John Hill, doctoral student in theatre practice, Department of Theatre and Drama, University of Michigan

Moderator: Michael Makin, associate professor, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Michigan

LOCATION: Conference Room, Third Floor, Modern Languages Building, 812 East Washington St.
PRESENTER: Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and Department of Theatre and Drama

The Diary of a Scoundrel
The Diary of a Scoundrel is a droll, satirical tale about how society craves its scoundrels and scandals.  Alexander Ostrovsky is considered the greatest dramatist of the Russian Realistic School, writing at the same time as Turgenev, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. The play looks at 19th-century Russian middle-class life and a penniless young man trying to get ahead in the world. Using intelligence and charm, Yegor Gloumov plays on the weaknesses of his distant relatives and their associates to move up social and business ladders. Unable to stomach all his hypocrisy without some release, he records his true thoughts in a diary...which may be his downfall.  Malcolm Tulip directs.

LOCATION: Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, 911 N. University Ave.
PRESENTER: Department of Theatre and Drama

The Firebird
A family theater presentation of Russia's most famous folklore tale recounting the adventures of young prince Ivan and his perilous journey to recover the dazzling but elusive Firebird. Encounters with the witch Baba Yaga, Sischick the Snake King, and Koschey, the worst ogre in all Russia, must be endured before the prize is finally Ivan's and he may return home. For tickets, call 734.424.9591.

LOCATION: Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti
PRESENTER: Wild Swan Theater

The Quick-Change Room
In the waning days of the Soviet communist regime, the state-run Kuzlov Theater in St. Petersburg is facing hard times – but a new production of The Three Sisters will surely turn things around. As the theatre and its denizens cope with the changes brought about by perestroika, even Chekhov isn't safe from the ravages of capitalism. Award-winning playwright Nagle Jackson penned this hilarious comedy after being the first American stage director to work in the Soviet Union. A humorous, yet powerful play about the struggle between artistic integrity and commercial viability. The Quick-Change Room offers political satire with a bittersweet theatrical twist. Philip Kerr directs.

LOCATION:: Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University Ave.
PRESENTER:: U-M Department of Theatre and Drama