Brace Up!
Synopsis
The Wooster Group's production of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, translated by Paul Schmidt and directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, with performances from Kate Valk, Peyton Smith, Scott Shepherd, Ari Fliakos, Anna Kohler, Beatrice Roth, Ron Vawter, and Willem Dafoe. This presentation of the 2003 production of BRACE UP!, designed by Ken Kobland and LeCompte, incorporates close-up recordings of the performers simultaneously with continuous wide-angle footage.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anna Köhler
Natalya Ivanovna
Ari Fliakos
Andrei Sergeyevich Prozorov
Beatrice Roth
Irina
Kate Valk
Masha / Narrator
Peyton Smith
Ron Vawter
Scott Shepherd
Baron Nikolai Lvovich Tusenbach
Willem Dafoe
Colonel Alexander Ignatyevich Vershinin
Jack Frank
Bobik
Josephine Buscemi
Anfisa
Paul Lazar
Fyodor Ilyich Kulygin
Joel Bassin
Doctor Ivan Romanovich Chebutykin
Gary Wilmes
Vassily Vassilievich Solyony
Dave Shelley
Rohde
Steve Cuiffo
Fedotik
Michael Stumm
Street Musician
Dominique Bousquet
Stage Manager / Servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth LeCompte, Ken Kobland
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- John Lurie, Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Suzzy Roche, Terre Roche
- Original Title
- Brace Up!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- The Wooster Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth LeCompte, Ken Kobland
Anton Chekhov
John Lurie, Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Suzzy Roche, Terre Roche
Ken Kobland
Ken Kobland
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth LeCompte
Director
Ken Kobland
Director of Photography
Ken Kobland
Director
Ken Kobland
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brace Up!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brace Up! about?
The Wooster Group's production of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, translated by Paul Schmidt and directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, with performances from Kate Valk, Peyton Smith, Scott Shepherd, Ari Fliakos, Anna Kohler, Beatrice Roth, Ron Vawter, and Willem Dafoe. This presentation of the 2003 production of BRACE UP!, designed by Ken Kobland and LeCompte, incorporates close-up recordings of the performers simultaneously with continuous wide-angle footage.
Who directed Brace Up!?
Brace Up! was directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, Ken Kobland.
Who stars in Brace Up!?
The principal cast of Brace Up! includes Anna Köhler, Ari Fliakos, Beatrice Roth, Kate Valk, Peyton Smith.
When was Brace Up! released and how long is it?
Brace Up! was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Brace Up!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brace Up! was composed by John Lurie, Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Suzzy Roche, Terre Roche.