It is with great enthusiasm that I share with you an idea for the new adaptation and production of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull;” in which a cohesion of different cultures, languages and background reach new grounds in human understanding and compassion. While the main themes of the play revolve around art and theater, there is an incredible void that is ever growing between characters, that ultimately ends with a suicide of an artist.

It is an exploration of the nature of an artist, the longing to realize oneself, stand up against the deadening of the arts, of people, and of life. While sometimes at the expense of relationships and loved ones, an incredible beauty is discovered by said artist that heals and unites people.

By mixing different languages, and going deep into exploring Chekhov’s world of creation through his journals, letters and the play itself, we are looking to answer our own struggles as artists and as people in the 21 st century. The alienation of people in the play we find very relevant today, where countries, just as people struggle to listen and hear, look and see and ultimately connect to find compassion.

Thank you very much for your support!

Artistic Director
Igor Golyak