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Reilly Marston-Chakan

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“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”: Comic Riff on Family Life, at Altarena Playhouse, Alameda

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”: Comic Riff on Family Life, at Altarena Playhouse, Alameda

January 28, 2018 Reilly Marston-Chakan

Christopher Durang Makes Great Fun of U.S. Obsessions by Reilly Marston-Chakan “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” gives an extreme and hilarious twist to  family drama. The play, which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2013, comes from the fertile brain of  Christopher Durang, a comedy genius. At Altarena Playhouse, set…

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Reilly Marston-Chakan

Reilly Marston-Chakan

August 8, 2017 Reilly Marston-Chakan

Reilly is a student at Berkeley Independent School. He has been on stage and performing since he was in kindergarten. He loves musicals and every opportunity to laugh out loud. Most of his time is spent playing sports, particularly baseball, reading, and listening to music.

Current Shows

  • “Manning” Summons Fantasy to Awaken Human Feelings—at CFT
  • “The Cook” Amazes with Bountiful Acting, Design, Direction—at Berkeley Rep
  • “Gloria: A Life” Depicts an Inspiring, Honest HER-story—Streaming PBS
  • “Public Record” Celebrates New Yorkers’ Bountiful Stories—at The Public
  • “The White Chip” A Kaleidoscope of Alcohol Dependence—at Marin
  • “The Rocky Horror Show” Immortalizes Tim Curry—at Studio 54, NY
  • “Julius Caesar” Spotlights the Cost of Political Violence—at Marin Shakes  
  • “The Prince Part 2” Reveals Evolution of Master Politician Machiavelli—at Central Works
  • “R.O.I.” Reveals Hypocrisy of Impact Investing—at SF Playhouse
  • “Orpheus Descending” Exposes Southern Bigotry & Cruelty—at OTP
  • “The Prince Part 2” Unfolds Trickery & Lies in Machiavelli’s Florence—at Central Works
  • “Urinetown” Elevates Musical Satire with Flawless Production—at Ray of Light
  • “Iphigenia in Splott” Spotlights Alicia Mason in Stellar Role—at Shotgun
  • “Present Laughter” Exposes Arrogance & Privilege—at Orinda
  • “Little BIG Mouth” Pays Tribute to Women Artists—at The Marsh

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