Abstract
The Brandeis Theater Company kicks off its 2013-14 season with a new translation of “The Seagull” that promises to offer a fresh perspective on the 1895 Russian classic.
The play, Anton Chekhov’s first big success, captures what it means to be an artist. The story takes place on a 19th-century estate, where family and friends of actress Madame Arkadina have gathered to watch her son Konstantin’s new play. The next few days, explosive with theatrical ambitions and unrequited love, will dramatically alter the course of all their lives.
Shira Milikowsky, artistic director fellow at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), directs the production, featuring a translation by Brandeis’ Ryan McKittrick, a lecturer in theater arts, and the A.R.T.’s Julia Smeliansky.