Such is the plight of Arkadina’s son Konstantin as he tries to make his mark as a playwright, while holding on to Nina, the woman he loves. It’s tough to live up to your parents’ expectations, and tougher when your mom is a famous – and very critical – actress. A vast, emotive masterpiece with music in its words, The Seagull demands one of the tightest acting ensembles in literary canon. The result is equal parts romantic, hilarious and tragic, with heart-stopping moments of exquisite honesty. Chekhov is the master of exposing that uniquely human ability to possess two powerful and contradictory feelings at exactly the same time. This one's going to be something special - a lyrical, unrequited love story brimming with characters wildly passionate and more than a little kooky. Equity & Anti-Racism Vision & Action Plan.
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