Cheking-In
Written by Martin French and featuring characters from Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard
CAST
Martha Frazier as Ranevskaya
Jake Minton as Yermolai
Bailey Preston as Varya
Zach Trinkle as Alexei
PRODUCTION TEAM
DIRECTOR: Martin French
STAGE MANAGER: Floren Kyteler
COSTUME DESIGN: Mandy Kramer
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Bailey Preston
PHOTOGRAPHY: Russell Underwood
Meet the Cast
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Martha Frazier (Ranevskaya) is excited about her first project with The Chamber Theatre (thanks for the opportunity Martin!) She has been involved off and on in theatre for over 40 years and in film for 20+years. She has taught theatre for many years, as well as directing children and adults for both stage and film. Martha also enjoys writing and has written scenes, commercials, stage plays and screenplays. Having participated in theatre in Florida, California, and Pennsylvania, she has been involved locally with UncertainT Theatre, Faith Works Studios, Little Colonel Playhouse, and the Oldham County Schools Arts Center. Martha has been mostly happily married to Rob for 34 years; they have three children and 5 grandchildren (1 more due in March!). She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Jake Minton (Yermolai) is excited to step back onto The Chamber Theatre stage. He most recently worked with The Chamber Theatre in Clash of the Woyzecks in the titular role, as well as other previous productions. Jake is always open to the challenge of living in a world created from classic tales interwoven with evergreen human issues. He thanks his cast, crew, and production team for allowing him to immerse himself in another flawed, yet well-intentioned character. He also thanks Mandy, Byron, Betty, Harper, and Langston for the love and support of which they provide daily.
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Bailey Preston (Varya) was most recently seen as Margo in Who Invited Them (Time Slip Theatre). Some other recent credits include: Eva in Do You Feel Anger? (Untitled Louisville Theatre Company), Karen in Yeti for Love (Pandora Productions), various roles in Clash of the Woyzecks (The Chamber Theatre), Matt Damon in Matt & Ben (Untitled Louisville Theatre Company), and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (The Chamber Theatre). She is a co-founder of Untitled Louisville Theatre Company and is an artistic associate with The Chamber Theatre. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Beloit College and studied theatre performance at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, Ireland.
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Zach Trinkle (Alexei) is excited to make his first appearance with The Chamber Theatre in this production. Some of Zach's favorite credits include The Odd Couple (Oscar Madison), The Crucible (Rev. Hale), She Kills Monsters (Orcus), Woyzeck (Showman), [a love story] (Man 1), and Eurydice (Nasty, Interesting Man). When he's not on stage, Zach works locally as an attorney and tries to spend as much time with his cats as possible. Zach would like to take a moment to thank Madeline and Jade, his wife and daughter for their patience and support.
Meet the Production Team
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Martin French (Director) is an Irish theatre professional who has worked locally and internationally. Post-pandemic directing highlights include Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SoIN To Shakespeare / Arts Alliance SoIn – 2023, 24, & 25), The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes (Wayward Actors / Theatre Reprise - 2022), and The Trestle At Pope Lick Creek (Independent - 2022). Martin is a co-founder and Artistic Co-Director for The Chamber Theatre where he has directed many of their shows from their debut show Chek-Mate in 2016 up to The People and The Enemy in 2025.
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Floren Kyteler (Stage Manager, xey/they) While Floren Kyteler maintains the coolest thing xey've ever done was background on Fox's Gotham TV show, xey have appeared in stage productions since xey were 7 years old all across the region. Xeir craft may be acting, but xey're delighted to facilitate theatre in any way possible. Xey have worked in the box office and/or Front of House for Kentucky Opera, Pandora Productions, Actors Theatre, and Mind's Eye. Stage manager or assistant stage manager for Pandora Productions and Think Pink! Productions. As well as makeup, costumes, and general production on countless films and TV shows.
Thank You to Our Partners
Special Thanks
JoAnne and Redmond
Meet the Artistic Team at The Chamber Theatre
Martin French (Artistic Co-Director and Co-Founder)
Michelle Lori (Artistic Co-Director)
Jay Padilla-Hayter (Artistic Co-Director)
Bailey Preston (Artistic Associate)