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Raine Siblings' 'Summerfolk' Satirizes 1905 Russian Elite

3/19/2026

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The Raine siblings' adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk, directed by Robert Hastie, satirizes the Russian elite in 1905.
The play follows wealthy summer visitors at a dacha, whose idle conversations reveal shallow lives.
Critics note humor and contemporary language but critique the disjointed structure and shallow character development.
The production runs until April 29, 2026, and centers on class transition and societal carelessness.

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Story summary

The Raine siblings' adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Summerfolk, directed by Robert Hastie, satirizes the Russian elite in 1905.
The play follows wealthy summer visitors at a dacha, whose idle conversations reveal shallow lives.
Critics note humor and contemporary language but critique the disjointed structure and shallow character development.
The production runs until April 29, 2026, and centers on class transition and societal carelessness.