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The leading Russian dramatist before Chekov, Alexander Ostrovsky was main masters of practical theatre. An example of his method of drama, A Protégée of the Mistress is almost cinematic in its presentation. The action is symbolized by a series of vivid snapshots, where Ostrovsky quickly and subtly illustrates the foibles and weaknesses of every persona, and shows how they are forced into a hostile reliance on each other. A recurring theme of Ostrovsky's takes on is the uneasy balance between public electricity and moral rectitude, which is encapsulated in this bitter funny in the type of Madam Ulanbekov, prosperous landowner and relentless guardian of young wards, whom she makes into marriages of convenience as she views fit. Cast Madam Ulanbekov - Cate Barratt Leonid - David Prickett Vasalisa Peregrinovna - Michele Eaton Potapych and Negligentov - John Burlinson Nadya - Charlotte Duckett Gavrilovna - Maureen Boutilier Peasant woman and Grisha - Becca Maggie Liza - Leanne Yau Stage directions read by Grace Garrett.
