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Technology, Theater and Literature Team Up for 'Chekhov is Alive' Marathon
by Michele A. Berdy
June 29, 2015

On Friday a group of Russian culture organizations and tech companies teamed up to launch a new Internet literature event. The Chekhov Moscow Art Theater, Google, MegaFon and the Russian Book Union announced an online marathon reading of works by Anton Chekhov. The marathon, called "Chekhov Is Alive," will be on air for 24 hours on Sept. 25.

…Casting for the roles is being conducted until August 10. To submit an online audition, go to the site chekhov.withgoogle.com and click on the test "Which Chekhov character are you?" After answering seven simple questions in Russian, you will be sorted into one of 28 of Chekhov's most well-known fictional characters and offered an audition passage. The site already has dozens of audition tapes, so you can compare your performance to other theatrical hopefuls. The best readers will join some of Russia's finest performers on September 25.

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