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Our Class

Arlekin — Igor Golyak, Artistic Director & Sara Stackhouse, Producing Director — presents

Our Class

Our Class

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Boston

Calderwood Pavilion at BCA

6/13–22 2025

Written by

Tadeusz Słobodzianek

Written by

Tadeusz Słobodzianek

Directed by

Igor Golyak

Directed by

Igor Golyak

Starring

Chulpan Khamatova

Starring

Chulpan Khamatova

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  • -Best of 2024.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • -Riveting!

    Theatermania

  • -Four Stars!

    Time Out New York

  • -Best of 2024.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • -Riveting!

    Theatermania

  • -Four Stars!

    Time Out New York

Following its New York premiere at BAM and an Off-Broadway run, Our Class came home to Boston in June 2025.

Ten classmates, five Jewish and five Catholic Poles, grow up as friends and neighbors, then face the awakening of hatred, with life and death consequences. Inspired by real events surrounding a 1941 pogrom in a small Polish village, the play follows their lives from childhood through eight decades. Igor Golyak's contemporary production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek's masterpiece played the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA in June 2025, with Chulpan Khamatova joining the company.

"I'm so happy to finally be working with Igor Golyak and on such an important play as Our Class. Especially now. I saw the performance in New York and was quite moved by it. I want to speak loudly about what happens to people when they are overwhelmed by hatred and war." Chulpan Khamatova

Free discussion questions, education materials and resources created by Dr. Rachel Merrill Moss, Dramaturg:

  • History Lesson: Timeline of World Events to Contextualize Our Class (Download)

  • Discussion & Engagement Questions (Download)

  • Play Synopsis & Character Breakdown (Download)

  • Education Page: Polish Jewish History (Download)

  • Education Page: Social & Emotional Impacts (Download)

  • Resources & Further Readings (Download)

The Cast

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

Rachelka/Marianna

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

Rachelka/Marianna

starring

Richard

Topol

Abram

Richard

Topol

Abram

Jeremy

Beazlie

Heniek

Jeremy

Beazlie

Heniek

Ryan

Czerwonko

Zygmunt

Ryan

Czerwonko

Zygmunt

Zach Fike

Hodges

Jakub Katz

Zach Fike

Hodges

Jakub Katz

Deborah

Martin

Zocha

Deborah

Martin

Zocha

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Creative Team

Jan

Khamatova

Scenic Design

Jan

Khamatova

Scenic Design

starring

Sasha

Khamatova

Costume Design

Sasha

Khamatova

Costume Design

starring

Anna

Khamatova

Composer

Anna

Khamatova

Composer

starring

Tadeusz

Khamatova

Playwright

Tadeusz

Khamatova

Playwright

starring

Igor

Khamatova

director

Igor

Khamatova

director

starring

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Chulpan

Khamatova

menachem

Jan

Pappelbaum

Scenic Design

Jan

Pappelbaum

Scenic Design

Sasha

Ageeva

Costume Design

Sasha

Ageeva

Costume Design

Anna

Drubich

Composer

Anna

Drubich

Composer

Tadeusz

Słobodzianek

Playwright

Tadeusz

Słobodzianek

Playwright

Igor

Golyak

director

Igor

Golyak

director

Adaptor

Norman

Allen

Lighting Design

Jeff

Adelberg

Sound Design

Ben

Williams

Projections Design

Eriс

Dunlap

Chalk Drawings Design

Andreea

Mincic

Choreographer

Or

Schraiber

Dramaturg

Dr. Rachel Merrill

Moss

Production Stage Manager

Sara

Gorelkin

Assistant Stage Manager

Natasha

Klochkova

Production Manager

John

Lant

General Manager

Mark W.

Soucy

Adaptor

Norman

Allen

Adaptor

Norman

Allen

Lighting Design

Jeff

Adelberg

Lighting Design

Jeff

Adelberg

Sound Design

Ben

Williams

Sound Design

Ben

Williams

Projections Design

Eriс

Dunlap

Projections Design

Eriс

Dunlap

Chalk Drawings Design

Andreea

Mincic

Chalk Drawings Design

Andreea

Mincic

Choreographer

Or

Schraiber

Choreographer

Or

Schraiber

Dramaturg

Dr. Rachel Merrill

Moss

Dramaturg

Dr. Rachel Merrill

Moss

Production Stage Manager

Sara

Gorelkin

Production Stage Manager

Sara

Gorelkin

Assistant Stage Manager

Natasha

Klochkova

Assistant Stage Manager

Natasha

Klochkova

Production Manager

John

Lant

Production Manager

John

Lant

General Manager

Mark W.

Soucy

General Manager

Mark W.

Soucy

Adaptor

Norman

Allen

Lighting Design

Jeff

Adelberg

Sound Design

Ben

Williams

Projections Design

Eriс

Dunlap

Chalk Drawings Design

Andreea

Mincic

Choreographer

Or

Schraiber

Dramaturg

Dr. Rachel Merrill

Moss

Production Stage Manager

Sara

Gorelkin

Assistant Stage Manager

Natasha

Klochkova

Production Manager

John

Lant

General Manager

Mark W.

Soucy

Lighting Design

Jeff

Adelberg

Projections Design

Eriс

Dunlap

Choreographer

Or

Schraiber

Production Stage Manager

Sara

Gorelkin

Production Manager

John

Lant

News & Events

The Wall Street Journal Names “Our Class” in Best Theater of 2024 List

12/4/24

News

The Wall Street Journal Names “Our Class” in Best Theater of 2024 List

12/4/24

“Our Class” Comes to Boston: Why This Moment Matters

Igor Golyak passionately explores why bringing “Our Class” to Boston in this moment is not just about staging historical events, but about illuminating how easily everyday people — neighbors like us — can turn against each other when hatred awakens from its light sleep.

3/21/25

News

“Our Class” Comes to Boston: Why This Moment Matters

Igor Golyak passionately explores why bringing “Our Class” to Boston in this moment is not just about staging historical events, but about illuminating how easily everyday people — neighbors like us — can turn against each other when hatred awakens from its light sleep.

3/21/25

Shabbat in the City: Creating “Our Class”

With Director Igor Golyak. Co-Hosted by The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture. Tickets $36 (includes Shabbat Service, Dinner & Artist Talk).

5/16/25

6:30 PM

Special Event

Shabbat in the City: Creating “Our Class”

With Director Igor Golyak. Co-Hosted by The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture. Tickets $36 (includes Shabbat Service, Dinner & Artist Talk).

5/16/25

6:30 PM

They Were Our Neighbors

What the play "Our Class" taught us about empathy, betrayal & compassion. With director Igor Golyak and producer Sara Stackhouse. Introduction by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). Co-Hosted by LUAA.

5/27/25

7 PM

Special Event

They Were Our Neighbors

What the play "Our Class" taught us about empathy, betrayal & compassion. With director Igor Golyak and producer Sara Stackhouse. Introduction by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). Co-Hosted by LUAA.

5/27/25

7 PM

“Our Class” Special Opening Night Performance

Including a ticket to the opening night party with the cast & team.

6/14/25

7 PM

Special Event

“Our Class” Special Opening Night Performance

Including a ticket to the opening night party with the cast & team.

6/14/25

7 PM

Interfaith Talkback

Moderated by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast & creative team. Co-Hosted by LUAA.

6/15/25

7 PM

Special Event

Interfaith Talkback

Moderated by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast & creative team. Co-Hosted by LUAA.

6/15/25

7 PM

Student & Educator Night

Special talkback for students & educators. Moderated by producer Sara Stackhouse. With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast. Tickets $29 with valid ID.

6/16/25

7 PM

Special Event

Student & Educator Night

Special talkback for students & educators. Moderated by producer Sara Stackhouse. With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast. Tickets $29 with valid ID.

6/16/25

7 PM

We Can Count on the Next Generation! Or Can We?

Post-Show Discussion. With Shulamit Reinharz, Author and Faculty (Ret), Brandeis University; Igor Golyak, Director, "Our Class" & Artistic Director, Arlekin; Gene Ravvin, Cast Member, "Our Class" ('97); Richard Topol, Cast Member, "Our Class"; Co-hosted by Brandeis Alumni Association & BTZ.

6/18/25

7 PM

Special Event

We Can Count on the Next Generation! Or Can We?

Post-Show Discussion. With Shulamit Reinharz, Author and Faculty (Ret), Brandeis University; Igor Golyak, Director, "Our Class" & Artistic Director, Arlekin; Gene Ravvin, Cast Member, "Our Class" ('97); Richard Topol, Cast Member, "Our Class"; Co-hosted by Brandeis Alumni Association & BTZ.

6/18/25

7 PM

12/4/24

News

The Wall Street Journal Names “Our Class” in Best Theater of 2024 List

3/21/25

News

“Our Class” Comes to Boston: Why This Moment Matters

Igor Golyak passionately explores why bringing “Our Class” to Boston in this moment is not just about staging historical events, but about illuminating how easily everyday people — neighbors like us — can turn against each other when hatred awakens from its light sleep.

5/16/25

6:30 PM

Special Event

Shabbat in the City: Creating “Our Class”

With Director Igor Golyak. Co-Hosted by The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture. Tickets $36 (includes Shabbat Service, Dinner & Artist Talk).

5/27/25

7 PM

Special Event

They Were Our Neighbors

What the play "Our Class" taught us about empathy, betrayal & compassion. With director Igor Golyak and producer Sara Stackhouse. Introduction by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). Co-Hosted by LUAA.

6/14/25

7 PM

Special Event

“Our Class” Special Opening Night Performance

Including a ticket to the opening night party with the cast & team.

6/15/25

7 PM

Special Event

Interfaith Talkback

Moderated by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast & creative team. Co-Hosted by LUAA.

6/16/25

7 PM

Special Event

Student & Educator Night

Special talkback for students & educators. Moderated by producer Sara Stackhouse. With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast. Tickets $29 with valid ID.

6/18/25

7 PM

Special Event

We Can Count on the Next Generation! Or Can We?

Post-Show Discussion. With Shulamit Reinharz, Author and Faculty (Ret), Brandeis University; Igor Golyak, Director, "Our Class" & Artistic Director, Arlekin; Gene Ravvin, Cast Member, "Our Class" ('97); Richard Topol, Cast Member, "Our Class"; Co-hosted by Brandeis Alumni Association & BTZ.

12/4/24

News

The Wall Street Journal Names “Our Class” in Best Theater of 2024 List

3/21/25

News

“Our Class” Comes to Boston: Why This Moment Matters

Igor Golyak passionately explores why bringing “Our Class” to Boston in this moment is not just about staging historical events, but about illuminating how easily everyday people — neighbors like us — can turn against each other when hatred awakens from its light sleep.

5/16/25

6:30 PM

Special Event

Shabbat in the City: Creating “Our Class”

With Director Igor Golyak. Co-Hosted by The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture. Tickets $36 (includes Shabbat Service, Dinner & Artist Talk).

5/27/25

7 PM

Special Event

They Were Our Neighbors

What the play "Our Class" taught us about empathy, betrayal & compassion. With director Igor Golyak and producer Sara Stackhouse. Introduction by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). Co-Hosted by LUAA.

6/14/25

7 PM

Special Event

“Our Class” Special Opening Night Performance

Including a ticket to the opening night party with the cast & team.

6/15/25

7 PM

Special Event

Interfaith Talkback

Moderated by Francine Jacobs, Co-Chair, Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA). With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast & creative team. Co-Hosted by LUAA.

6/16/25

7 PM

Special Event

Student & Educator Night

Special talkback for students & educators. Moderated by producer Sara Stackhouse. With director Igor Golyak and members of the cast. Tickets $29 with valid ID.

6/18/25

7 PM

Special Event

We Can Count on the Next Generation! Or Can We?

Post-Show Discussion. With Shulamit Reinharz, Author and Faculty (Ret), Brandeis University; Igor Golyak, Director, "Our Class" & Artistic Director, Arlekin; Gene Ravvin, Cast Member, "Our Class" ('97); Richard Topol, Cast Member, "Our Class"; Co-hosted by Brandeis Alumni Association & BTZ.

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*Member, Stage Directors & Choreographers. **Member, Actors' Equity Association. ***Member, United Scenic Artists

Our Class was originally produced in New York by MART Foundation & Arlekin. Executive Producer, Sofia Kapkova | Artistic Director, Igor Golyak | Executive Producer, Sara Stackhouse, at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2024, Featured on the Under the Radar Festival.

Music for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class was arranged and directed by Lisa Gutkin. Stage violence and intimacy for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class were designed with Leana Gardella.

Our Class contains material for adult audiences and mature themes. The production includes acts of violence, sexual assault and antisemitic language, as well as use of theatrical smoke and haze, and simulated gun shots. Recommended for ages 16+

*Member, Stage Directors & Choreographers. **Member, Actors' Equity Association. ***Member, United Scenic Artists

Our Class was originally produced in New York by MART Foundation & Arlekin. Executive Producer, Sofia Kapkova | Artistic Director, Igor Golyak | Executive Producer, Sara Stackhouse, at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2024, Featured on the Under the Radar Festival.

Music for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class was arranged and directed by Lisa Gutkin. Stage violence and intimacy for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class were designed with Leana Gardella.

Our Class contains material for adult audiences and mature themes. The production includes acts of violence, sexual assault and antisemitic language, as well as use of theatrical smoke and haze, and simulated gun shots. Recommended for ages 16+

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