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NYC Production of"Three Sisters"has Two Strong Sag Harbor Connections

"Three Sisters," Director Will Pomerantz, and actor Amanda Kristin Nichols both have wonderful Sag Harbor connections.

Amanda Kristin Nichols (R) Essence Brown (C) Elizabeth Ramos (L)
Amanda Kristin Nichols (R) Essence Brown (C) Elizabeth Ramos (L) (Photo by Russ Rowland)

Opening at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, in Greenwich Village on May 19, will be the production of “Three Sisters, A new adaptation of a Chekhov play,“ adapted by Director Will Pomerantz . An actor and one of the “sisters (Misha),” is Amanda Kristin Nichols. Reports are that her portrayal of “Misha,” will be another huge brick In the upward trajectory of her career.

Will Pomerantz confessed that studying and understanding Chekhov is a “passion.” Pomerantz, the Assistant Artistic Director of The Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor is known for his phenomenal adaptations bringing clarity and a new relevancy to traditional works without touching their authenticity.

Amanda Kristin Nichols, who just had a small role on an episode of NBC’s, New Amsterdam, has had significant roles in Bay Street Productions such as, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” along with the “Great Gatsby.” Her film credits include “House of Teeth,” along with “Saturday in the Park.”

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Her mother Barbara Kushner, wife of Paul Kushner of Sag Harbor is very proud of her daughter. She plans on being there on opening night with many family friends. Amanda is proud of her mom’s strength in winning and overcoming some recent medical roadblocks. Many believe that there is a lot of the mother in the daughter, especially in the power and energy department.

Director Will Pomerantz also said he is excited to be working with this “Amazing cast.” Expect great performances from John Ahlin, Silvia Bond, Essence Brown, Harrison Brown, Miles G. Jackson, Nehal Joshi, Tom Patterson, Elizabeth Ramos, Tommy Schrider, Jean Tagler as well as Amanda Kristin Nichols.

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The show opens May 10th and Run until June 5th, at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, 18 Bleeker St. Greenwich Village in NYC. www.AboutLove-3Sisters.com

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