Word: chekhov
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...Seagull sparkles with all the intensity of which a good production of this Chekhov classic is capable. The American Repertory Theatre's (A.R.T.) most recent production skillfully blends stellar acting and stunning stages design. Although a few of the leads struggle to overcome potential one-note roles, the overall quality of the cast is a reminder of what companies like the A.R.T. can do best...
Several scenes in Chekhov's drama echo Hamlet. Director Ron Daniels chose to high light this connection by casting the same four leads in the roles parallel to those in the A.R.T.'s production of Hamlet earlier this year...
While Arkadina is supposed to be narcissistic and constantly self-dramatizing, Estabrook seems to have abandoned any inner life the character might have. A shell composed of gestures and laughter, Chekhov's Arkadina does have some moments of genuine anguish, most notably when she begs Trigorin to stay...
Seagull--Through Saturday, March 21. By Anton Chekhov, directed by Ron Daniels. American Repertory Theatre, 64 Brattle Street, 8 p.m. $17-$ 38. Box office phone is 547-8300. Friday...
Seagull--Through Saturday, March 21. By Anton Chekhov, directed by Ron Daniels. American Repertory Theatre, 64 Brattle Street, 8 p.m. $17-$38. Box office phone is 547-8300. Sunday...