THE SEAGULL

By Anton Chekhov

Translated and Adapted by Mike Lion

A young artist stages an experimental production in his backyard, a famous Russian actress visits her family in suburban America, and everyone is in love with each other.

This multilingual, site-specific take on Chekhov’s The Seagull, presented Sorin, Treplev, and Arkadina as a family of Russian immigrants navigating the monotony of suburban America. Characters freely switched between Russian and English, and the entire production took place in a very real Seattle backyard.

Creative Team

Directed by Mike Lion

Stage Management — Emily Denbleyker

Props Design – Rebecca Logue

Sound Design – Henry Brinkerhoff

Choreographer – Sabina Moe

Produced by Dacha Theatre

Photos by Kate Drummond