Cygnet Theatre Announces The Cast And Creative Team Of Christopher Durang’s Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike, The Inaugural Play in The Dottie
Performances run October 8 – November 9, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CA – (Sept 18, 2025) – Cygnet Theatre proudly presents the offbeat comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang. Directed by Anthony Methvin, the play will run from October 8 to November 9, 2025 and will be the inaugural production in The Dottie Studio Theater in Cygnet Theatre’s permanent home, The Joan in Arts District Liberty Station. Opening Night is Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm (Pacific Time).
This riotous comedy blends sibling drama with Chekhovian absurdity. When movie star Masha returns to her childhood home with her boy-toy Spike, she upends the quiet lives of her quirky brother Vanya and adopted sister Sonia. Chaos ensues in this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud play about family dysfunction, middle-aged angst, and the unexpected joys of life.
“There’s a reason this play won both a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize—it continues to speak to us in exciting ways,” says director Anthony Methvin. “It’s not only Durang’s most fun work, but also his most sincere and grounded. It’s a thrilling opportunity to bring it to life.”
The cast features Andrew D. Oswald as Vanya; Shana Wride as Sonia; Eileen Bowman as Masha; Sean Brew as Spike; Daisy Martinez as Cassandra; and Emma Nossal as Nina.
The creative team for Cygnet’s production for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike includes Yi-Chien Lee, Scenic Design; Curtis Mueller, Lighting Design; Evan Eason, Sound Design; Heather K. Nunn, Costume Design; Bonnie Durben, Props Design; Peter Herman, Wig/Makeup Design; Hannah Meade, Intimacy Consultant; Jared Blake Halsell, Stage Manager; and Jaz Villalino, Assistant Stage Manager.
Tickets for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 619-337-1525, or by visiting CygnetTheatre.org. Cygnet Theatre is located at 2880 Roosevelt Road in Arts District Liberty Station. Regular ticket prices start at $58.
Photos and artwork can be found at CygnetTheatre.org/press-room
About Cygnet Theatre
Cygnet Theatre is one of Southern California’s premier professional theatre companies, now based at the state-of-the-art Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—affectionately known as The Joan—in the heart of San Diego’s historic Arts District Liberty Station. Founded in 2003, Cygnet has built a reputation for bold, inventive productions and a commitment to both classic and contemporary works, presented with a distinctive Off-Broadway sensibility. Producing theatre year-round, Cygnet welcomes more than 50,000 audience members annually and is recognized for its artistic excellence, strong fiscal management, and deep community investment. Its robust education and outreach programs engage tens of thousands of students and residents each year, fostering meaningful access to the arts and cultivating the next generation of theatre lovers.The Joan provides an exceptional patron experience with world-class acoustics, advanced production capabilities, and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Fact Sheet
WHAT:
Cygnet Theatre presents Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
WHERE:
Cygnet Theatre
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Dottie Studio Theater
2880 Roosevelt Road
San Diego, CA 92106
WHO:
Director: Anthony Methvin
Scenic Designer: Yi-Chien Lee
Sound Designer: Evan Eason
Costume Designer: Heather K. Nunn
Lighting Designer: Curtis Mueller
Props Designer: Bonnie Durben
Wig/Make Up Designer: Peter Herman
Stage Management: Jared Blake Halsell
Assistant Stage Manager: Jaz Villalino
Intimacy Consultant: Hannah Meade
CAST:
Eileen Bowman: Masha
Sean Brew: Spike
Daisy Martinez: Cassandra
Emma Nossal: Nina
Andrew D. Oswald: Vanya
Shana Wride: Sonia
DATES:
Previews begin: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Opening: Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Closes: Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Showtimes:
Wednesday – Saturday @ 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday @ 2:00 PM
Mid-week matinee on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
PRICE:
Prices start at $58 with discounts for preview performances, students, and military.
