Chekhov, with his few plays, has influenced modern dramaturgy like few others; particularly with the tetralogy of his prolific dramas written in the last years of his life: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard.

Chekhov's theater has been called the theater of fantastic realism, the theater of psychological details and the reconstruction of reality. No technique of traditional theater can convey the subtle psychological nuances of the characters in Chekhov's theater.

The transformation of the actor into the Chekhovian character is achieved through extensive practice, based on concentration, intuition, and imagination, which together with knowledge lead to a complete emotional and organic identification.