Quality community theater on Boston’s North Shore
Quality community theater on Boston’s North Shore
Anton Chekhov’s ‘comedy of a man who successfully kills himself despite all the pleasures of life’ is a story of adaptation and survival, of man vs. nature, as he navigates through his age, success and relationships. Life is comical as well as poignant! Chekhov’s play has been translated from Russian by Tom Stoppard, a master wordsmith, playwright and screen writer in his own right.
Please note for character descriptions ages are identified for use in relationship building between the family, but age will not necessarily dictate the casting.
Irina Arkadina – Mother of Konstantin. She is a proud, working actress with a strong need to be noticed. Early/mid 40s.
Konstantin – A young writer who is focused on new art forms and gaining respect. Early/mid 20s.
Sorin – Arkadina’s brother and owner of the estate. He worked in government his whole life and is now retired to ailing health. Late 50s/Early 60s.
Nina – An aspiring actress who is trying to find herself. She is loved by Konstantin. Late teens/mid 20s.
Shamraev – Masha’s father and Polina’s husband. He runs Sorin’s estate and is very tight fisted over his work. Late 40s/mid 50s.
Polina – Masha’s mother and Shamraev’s wife. She is not in love with her husband and eyes Dorn as her lover. Mid 40s/mid 50s.
Masha – Daughter of Shamraev & Polina. She is unhappy in life, stemming from unrequited love for Konstantin. Early/mid 20s.
Trigorin – Arkadina’s lover. He is a famous writer, easily charmed by fresh experiences. Mid/Late 30s.
Dorn – The local doctor who is friendly with the family and spends time on their estate. Late 40s/mid 50s.
Medvedenko – Konstantin’s friend and a schoolteacher who is hopelessly in love with Masha. He is poor. Early/Mid 20s.
Yakov – A workman on the estate. Played by any age.
Maid – The maid of the estate. Played by any age.
Cook – The cook of the estate. Played by any age.
Readings will be from the script.
Sides:
The-Seagull-Side-1-Konstantin-Nina-Sorin-Yakov <strong>The Seagull – Side 2 – Dorn, Konrstantin, Masha</strong> The-Seagull-Side-3-Trigorin The-Seagull-Side-4-Masha-Trigorin-Nina The-Seagull-Side-5-Arkadina-Sorin The-Seagull-Side-6-Konstantin-Arkadina The-Seagull-Side-7-Masha-Medvedenko-PolinaNo accents needed.
Stage kissing may be asked of Nina, Trigorin, Arkadina, and Konstantin.
Roles of Cook & Maid have minimal/no lines but will be present throughout the show as help to the family and will also be instrumental in the scene changes (particularly after the intermission break), -please indicate if you would accept a non-speaking role.
Any questions please contact director <mrmlundergan@hotmail.com>