Utilizing the third act motifs of Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” as a jumping off point, Dmitry Krymov’s “Fragment” focuses in on Olga (Samanta in this production), the eldest of the three sisters. Like many of Chekhov’s heroes who attempt to overcome fate, she is doomed to fail, but it is in the attempt itself that she becomes so close and dear to us. Ultimately, we empathize with and love this very recognizable person who can’t adequately protect herself, her love, and her home.
Klaipeda Drama Theatre
Presented in Lithuanian with English and Russian subtitles
Running time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Part of the Artists in Exile Series
And here’s a short piece about Krymov from the NY Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/theater/dmitry-krymov-russia-ukraine-director.html