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The Wood Demon (1974)

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"The Wood Demon" is Chekhov's early vision of "Uncle Vanya", 13. Juni 2005
Author: Phlicker- von Phlorida

I saw this play at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. It's a first draft of "Uncle Vanya" with a much heavier stress on the comedic elements than has the finished play. Here the uncle's name is George. There are many chuckles to be had from the character named Waffles, whose bad facial complexion is the source of his nickname.

Compared to "Uncle Vanya," "The Wood Demon" is a mere trifle. But it does prove that suicide is never easy, and can sometimes be quite funny.

I haven't seen the BBC version noted here, but I found the BAM production to be quite satisfactory. "The Wood Demon" is a must for Chekhov completest.

If you have the opportunity, seek this out for an enjoyable, though shallow, experience.

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