The Black Monk
Directed by Egor Trukhin
January 28-February 14
A bold new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s short story The Black Monk by Egor Trukhin, an internationally acclaimed theater director whose work has been presented in 17 countries, tells the story of Andrei Kovrin, a brilliant young philosopher who begins to experience delusions of grandeur and encounters seven different versions of himself. At first, their presence makes his life brighter, more exciting, and full of happiness. But as each of them begins to claim to be the real Andrei Kovrin, the harmony between them slowly collapses, and what once brought him extraordinary happiness begins to destroy his life. It is a story about talent that first becomes a source of happiness, and then of self-destruction.
Thursday, January 28th @ 7pm
Friday, January 29th @ 7pm (OPENING)
Saturday, January 30th @ 7pm
Sunday, January 31st @ 4pm
Tuesday, February 2nd @ 7pm
Wednesday, February 3rd @ 7pm
Thursday, February 4th @ 7pm
Friday, February 5th @ 7pm
Saturday, February 6th @ 7pm
Sunday, February 7th @ 4pm
Tuesday, February 9th @ 7pm
Wednesday, February 10th @ 7pm
Thursday, February 11th @ 7pm
Friday, February 12th @ 7pm
Saturday, February 12th @ 7pm
Sunday, February 14th @ 4pm
Egor Trukhin is a theater director, actor, and writer whose work has been presented in 17 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Trained in directing at GITIS in Moscow, he has created productions in Russia, Israel, Georgia, and the United States, including work presented at the Moscow Art Theater, Rustaveli Theater, Sokhumi State Drama Theater, and La MaMa Experimental Theater Club. His work explores psychological transformation, political tension, and the fragile boundary between performer and audience.
In addition to his stage work, Trukhin directed the short film In Silence, which received Best Experimental Film at the Moscow Shorts International Film Festival and was selected for multiple international festivals.
In September 2025, Trukhin founded Trukhin Ark, a New York–based production company dedicated to creating theater and film through international artistic collaboration. The company presented its first project, a workshop of Six Characters, at La MaMa in January 2026, developed with the support of Anne Bogart. The project is now being developed toward a full production.