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Literature classes worldwide study Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), a great innovator of the short story. He wrote closely observed and deeply empathic slices-of-life with a great sense of humor â but the Russian-Lit-class-version of Dr. Chekhov often overlooks the vitality of his work in the theater. Theater-people like me know him as a playwright, the creative counterpart to the acting teacher Konstantin Stanislavsky, who directed and starred in Chekhovâs breakthrough play, The Seagull. Together with the other artists of Moscow Art Theater, Chekhov and Stanislavsky pioneered a new style of ensemble performance, focusing on the whole society, rather than one âmain character.â
âHow far do you live from school?â I ask my students. Their answers will be in miles.
It was another record setting year for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner served at Grace Community Church.
Grandma has always been that loyal person in my life. As a young girl, she made sure she would put a birthday card in the mail in time for it to travel from Holmes County, Ohio, to Southern Illinois.