[Deemer]
(Irina enters, and then Polina and Dorn.)
IRINA: Time to see what Konstantin has for us.
MASHA: He kicked us out of the area.
MED.: He'll call us when it's time to start.
DORN: It can't be long. I'm sure he's eager to begin.
(Sorin enters.)
SORIN: Konstantin is ready for everyone.
DORN: Did I speak of the devil? Shall we?
IRINA: Trigorin and Ilya are still inside.
SORIN: I'll fetch them.
IRINA: They're nipping vodka in the kitchen.
SORIN: Not a bad idea.
IRINA: I don't want the three of you staggering in late.
SORIN: When have I had too much to drink? Not once since I retired.
IRINA: I don't want Konstantin to be upset.
SORIN: I'm sure they're looking forward to seeing the play as much as I am.
IRINA: Good, then you'll be on time.
(Sorin leaves to go inside. Polina and Dorn also leave, going to the stage.)