OUR VISION

Learn about our creative vision, including a statement from our director, Bruce Katzman.

Director's Statement

On a country lake, far from the big city, a star-struck girl of 19, becomes entangled with a famous actress, her famous writer-boyfriend, and her troubled son. The girl rejects the romantic pleadings of the son but steals the heart of the famous writer and heads for Moscow to pursue him and pursue a life in the theatre as an actress.

It is a story that could be told today. Every day wide-eyed young actors (male and female, both) arrive in New York or Los Angeles seeking fame and fortune. And every day hearts are broken by disappointment and disillusionment.

Anton Chekhov’s landmark play, written in 1896, resonates with modern audiences. Titled by Chekhov as ‘a comedy,’ its two dominant themes- the pursuit of love and the pursuit of artistic expression- are as relevant today as they were 125 years ago.

Loaded with colorful and complex characters, The Seagull is a favorite of actors and theatregoers alike. We are thrilled to bring to life Chekhov’s first masterpiece play with an outstanding cast, brilliant young designers and a fresh directorial approach.