He translated Anton Chekhov's play, "Uncle Vanya," in the 1988 New Stages Series production at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts with Christopher Walken (Astrov); Dan Von Bargen; Lindsay Crouse (Yelena); Alvin Epstein; Pamela Gien; Priscilla Smith and Bronia Wheeler in the cast. David Mamet was adapter. David Wheeler was director. Bill Clarke was set designer. Catherine Zuber was costume designer. Thom Palm was lighting designer. Robert Brustein was artistic director.