Aston Rep

05/29/2026

Chekhov's classic UNCLE VANYA starts performances June 18 at the Edge Off Broadway. Tickets now on sale.

Andi Muriel as Yelena and Geoff Isaac as Alexandre
Natalie Hurdle as Sonya
Mary Mikva as Maria
Mike Rogalski as Telegin
Liz Cloud as Marina
Robert Tobin as Astrov and Rian Jairell as Vanya

🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/vanya-astonrep
📍Gunder Park Mansion, Chicago IL
📷 Derek Bertelsen

05/20/2026

The cast of UNCLE VANYA. Tickets on sale now. Performances start June 18 at the Edge Off Broadway.

Liz Cloud - Marina
Natalie Hurdle - Sonya
Geoff Isaac - Alexandre
Rian Jairell - Vanya
Mary Mikva - Maria
Andi Muriel - Yelena
Mike Rogalski - Telegin
Robert Tobin - Astrov

📍Gunder Park Mansion, Chicago IL
Photo by Derek Bertelsen

05/13/2026

Rian Jairell is Uncle Vanya

Tickets are on sale now. Performances start June 18 at the Edge Off Broadway.

🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/vanya-astonrep
📍Gunder Park Mansion, Chicago IL
📷 Derek Bertelsen

04/27/2026

UNCLE VANYA poster design by Lea Tobin.
Tickets on sale now.
https://tinyurl.com/vanya-astonrep

04/24/2026

More press for this summer's UNCLE VANYA. from Broadway World.
Tickets on sale tomorrow.

AstonRep Productions will present the U.S. premiere of a new adaptation of UNCLE VANYA by Liisa Repo-Martell. Directed by Derek Bertelsen, the production will run at Edge Off-Broadway Theatre in Chicago.

04/21/2026

We’re excited to announce the cast and creative team for our next production. Proudly presenting Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, with a new adaptation by Liisa Repo-Martell. Playing June 18 thru July 5, 2026 at the Edge Off Broadway.

CAST:
Liz Cloud - Marina
Natalie Hurdle - Sonya
Geoff Isaac - Alexandre
Rian Jairell - Vanya
Mary Mikva - Maria
Andi Muriel - Yelena
Mike Rogalski - Telegin
Robert Tobin - Astrov

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Derek Bertelsen - Director
Nevaeh Mansur - Stage Manager
Bethany Hart - Asst. Director and Vocal Coach
Jeremiah Barr - Scenic Designer, Props and Tech Director
Samantha Barr - Lighting Designer
Natalie Shoch - Costume Designer
Melanie Thompson - Sound Designer

04/01/2026

Recent AstonRep outing to Chicago Film Frenzy, where Rusty Pipe had its Chicago premiere and was nominated for Best Ensemble. Congrats to the entire Rusty Pipe team.

03/03/2026

After making the rounds around the country, our short film "Rusty Pipe" will finally be getting its Chicago Premiere!!

*LIVE IN-PERSON FESTIVAL SCREENINGS IN CHICAGO MARCH 27TH - 29TH, 2026 IN BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN PARK CHICAGO* Get ready for a whirlwind of cinema at the Chica...

09/05/2025

The Aston Rep film RUSTY PIPE killed it at the MLC AWARDS OF GREEN BAY this past weekend, taking home awards for BEST MIDWEST FILM, BEST COMEDIC ACTOR to RIAN JAIRELL, and BEST COLOR TREATMENT. Additionally, the film received BEST OF THE YEAR award from the festival.

Additionally, RUSTY PIPE was selected for the PITTSBURGH MOVING PICTURES FESTIVAL which is October 3-5. Congrats to all involved.

07/15/2025

RUSTY PIPE has received three nominations at the MLC Awards, held in Green Bay later this summer. Congrats to all the nominees!