The Seagull

Drama · futurehome productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America

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Review by SOCKS WHITMORE

June 21, 2023 stage raw, ladcc
tagged as: genderbent · Chekov · Dark Comedy

What I liked

The cast were easily the best part! Donté Ashon Green gave a totally show-stealing performance as Arkadina. I was also very impressed with the smooth way the performers handled some technical mishaps—the audience almost wouldn’t have known anything had gone amiss!

What I didn't like

It may have been the tech issues, but the moving lamps in the small space ultimately didn’t quite work for me; I wonder if the lighting design could have had better success in a larger space?

My overall impression

This production of Chekov’s classic is ambitious and brilliantly cast. A surprisingly intimate piece taking place within a slim aisle in the center of the room, the strange world of this dramatic and complex work feels almost out of time.

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