By Aaron Posner
Sort of Adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Michael Michetti
A co-production with Circle X Theatre Co.
In this irreverent remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, an aspiring young director rails against art created by his mother’s generation, a nubile young actress wrestles with an aging Hollywood star for the affections of a renowned novelist, and everyone discovers just how disappointing life, art, and growing up can be. Chekhov’s characters still ruminate on love, revolution and the pursuit of happiness, but this time with a lot more snark as the subtext bubbles to the surface. With music, meta-theatricality, and mad humor, playwright Aaron Posner beats The Seagull to a bloody fucking pulp.
cast
Adam Silver
Amy Pietz
Arye Gross
Charlotte Gulezian
Zarah Miller
Will Bradley
Matthew Floyd Miller
Production Team
Scenic Design – Stephanie Kerley Schwartz
Lighting Design – Elizabeth Harper
Sound Design – Rob Oriol
Costume Design – Mallory Kay Nelson
Video Design – Sean Cawelti
Properties Design – Jenny Smith Cohn
Casting – Julia Flores
Production Stage Manager – Andrew Lia
Graphic Design – Mila Sterling
Production Photography – Ed Krieger