The Seagull (The Instigators) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you enjoy Chekhov; an entertaining production in a small box theater; some uneven performances

Don't see it if a dated play; some difficult staging choices; hard folding chairs for 2 1/2 hour play;

See it if You want to see a new translation of a classic play in an immersive setting. You want to support a young theatre company.

Don't see it if You want a company that's more equally trained in classical theatre -a few good ones, & a few in a more developmental stage. Read more

See it if You don’t have a problem burning up because of lack of ac . This really affected being able to enjoy the show . I felt so bad for the actors

Don't see it if You don’t have too because summer is here and the theater will just get hotter .

See it if you enjoy uneven acting.

Don't see it if you can't put up with uncomfortable seating options.

See it if you haven't seen The Seagull, or other Chekhov plays before. You like small, intimate downtown theatre and a bit innovative staging.

Don't see it if You want to see full staging or well balanced acting. Read more

See it if you like a glimpse into how the characters from two families in a small countryside in Russia deal with life's twists and turns

Don't see it if you want something light with a happy ending. As in life, not everything has a happy ending or a close and this ends on a dark note. Read more

See it if You want a new take on a classic; you don't mind climbing four flights of stairs to get to the theater

Don't see it if You want to see the original classic play without a modern spin

See it if you are a Chekov fan

Don't see it if you don't like sitting on the floor, climbing four flights of stairs, or are in the mood for something upbeat.