See it if you like farcical deconstructions of classic plays that explore subtle themes in over the top ways and well done meta-theaterical moments.
Don't see it if you want a straight play and a straight take on Checkov, do not like the above concepts. Want more ornate staging. Read more
See it if you want to see strong performances.
Don't see it if you are not interested in an adaptation of The Seagull by Chekov. Runs the line of knowing its source material and being "theatre centric."
See it if you enjoy theatre that is purposefully self-aware and uses solid talent.
Don't see it if you're not a "theatre person" as you might not connect with the material.
See it if you like Chekhov, good acting and engaging characters and discussions of life philosophy and the big questions.
Don't see it if don't like a play based on The Seagull or hearing the word f***k a whole bunch of times.
See it if a strong production of a brilliant show. You don't need to know or like Chekhov to appreciate this play, but it certainly will help.
Don't see it if small, blackbox productions that run nearly 3 hours aren't your thing. You don't like profanity or breaking the 4th wall.
See it if you'd like an Aaron Posner takeoff of Anton Chekov's The Seagull. Excellent acting, & as likeable as his Uncle Vanya redo, Life Sucks.
Don't see it if You don't like takeoffs, lots of F-bombs or even a little breaking through the 4th wall. Otherwise, can't recommend it enough. Read more
See it if You like “outside the box” types of shows. This is quirky in all the right ways. Long but worth it.
Don't see it if You don’t like shows that make you think. This one definitely is a show that lives most happily in the dark corners of your brain. Read more
See it if you don't mind making fun of yourself and pretty much everyone including Chekov.
Don't see it if you want a simple comedy sans layers. Read more
"This updated, deconstructed Chekhov adaptation keeps it real with profanity and a tragic sense of life…I admire the writing and directing in this provocative show, which is very much for our century… Warr's direction allows for a lot of alienation and numerous moments of palpable tenderness."
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