Anton Chekhov is a Tasty Snack
By Jenny Connell Davis
Directed by Liz Fisher
The world-premiere of a new comedy
June 6-28, 2025
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Penfold Theatre presents the world premiere of a new play commissioned from acclaimed Austin playwright Jenny Connell Davis!
In this fast-and-loose adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, a small-yet-ambitious Texas theatre company is determined to stage the most impressive production of this classic play the town has ever seen. However, as rehearsals drag on for months, the boundary between art and life blurs, and the cast finds themselves descending into chaos, mirroring the play’s own themes of passion and folly. This hilarious new comedy captures the absurdity and challenges of making theater, showcasing Davis’s sharp wit and keen understanding of the human condition.
Known for her work as the in-house writer for the Emmy-award-winning Baobab Studios, Davis has screenplays in development with Fox/Disney, Amazon Studios, Sony, and more. Her award-winning plays have been produced nationwide, solidifying her reputation as a significant voice in contemporary American theater.
“Things on stage should be as complicated and yet as simple as in life. People dine – just dine – while their happiness is made and their lives are smashed.” -Anton Chekhov
This project is funded in part by the City of Round Rock.
Price: $19-$39
Run time: 2 hours
For ages: High school+
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Special Events
- Student Preview: Thursday June 5, 2025, 7:30 p.m. High school and college students are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal for $5.
- First Saturday Soiree: Saturday June 7, 2025, immediately following the show, with special guest Jenny Connell Davis, playwright of Anton Chekhov Is a Tasty Snack. Open to all who attend the June 7 show and included with each ticket. Dress code: same as the show. Concessions and soiree refreshments on the first Saturday will be sourced from Austin-area Ukrainian businesses, and proceeds from these items will be donated to Razom for Ukraine.
- Curtain Call Conversation: Friday June 27, 2025, immediately following the show, with special guest Liz Fisher, director of Anton Chekhov Is a Tasty Snack. This audience talkback with the cast and creative team is included with each ticket to the June 27 show.
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