The Seagull - 2016 - 6/10
Theatre junkies, your forbearance please.
The mother, the diva actress, in her forties, though feigning that she is in her thirties.
Except for the existence of a twenty-five year old son, who longs to be artistic himself.
A playwright, perhaps. And like most young artists, he is poor, prospects dim.
Classic Chekov satire on the “creative class” and the questionable allotment of honors.
Meaning, popular often trumps higher quality.
Idealistic souls who fail to grasp this will suffer.
2016 stage production suffers miking problems, as well as indifferent lighting.