Styopik and Manya are distraught, but Styopik has a plan. First, he asks Manya if she is prepared to throw stones at their daughter. He and Manya proceed from the hypothetical and metaphorical to the historical. Each confesses a love affair from years ago. Comment Death appears either a non-speaking fifth character, or an imaginary one to whom others react.
Doctor can wear academic gown and cap and carry an sbsurdly-large syringe.
Few short songs, one with original Evreinov score. A piano would help but is not necessary. In typical Evreinov fashion, this play has its funny and well as tender and sad moments. Since 1908 in Russia,, this play has had hundreds of productions in many languages. Theater of the Soul.