The UCSB Department of Theater and Dance will perform “Seagull,” Anton Chekhov’s iconic play. Translated by Libby Appel and directed by Risa Brainin, “Seagull” runs Nov. 18-22 in the Hatlen Theater.
When “Seagull” premiered, it was met with such hostility it was originally considered a failure. But after some time and support, in 1898 Konstantine Stanislovski directed a version of the play that was viewed by many to be one of the greatest events in Russian theater.
“Seagull” is often described as Chekhov’s love letter to theater, and is generally considered to be the first of his four major plays. Set on a Russian country estate in 1896, the show follows an eccentric theatrical family and the way they, and those who love them, compete for attention.
“Seagull” is a reflection of life as it is, with all its wondrous complications. The audience sees this through the cast of diverse and developed characters, including an aging actress, a playwright, a story writer, and an ingenue.
Tickets are available at the UCSB Theater and Dance box office, by phone, 805-893-2064, and online at www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu.
Ticket costs are: presale $13 for UCSB faculty, staff, alumni, students, seniors and children; $17 general admission. Day-of, $15 for UCSB faculty, staff, alumni, students, seniors and children; $19 general admission.