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The Sea-Gull
Written in 1896
Inspired by a real-life incident of the death of a sea gull, this is hailed as the best written play by Chekov, The Sea Gull tells a poignant love story centered on literaray nonentity Konstantin's tragic quest for a burgeoning actress Nina. Swirling around the country estate are characters who reflect Konstantin's pain and suffering in their own harshly realistic ways. In this famed play, Chekov introduces a brand new form of literature as to emphasize characters other than plot. Instead of placing characters beneath a steady frame, Chekov lets his characters guide the subtle movement of the sad tale of devastated dreams and hopes. The dying sea gull symbolizes the emptiness of defeat and further stressing the beauty of life. The fullness of being simply alive comes beaming with power and touches life.
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I really like this play!
I did :)
Posted By kelby_lake at Sun 19 Oct 2008, 8:06 AM in The Sea-Gull || 0 Replies
translation of the seagull
Does anyone know about this English translation of THE SEAGULL? Who has done it and when? Is it a pure translation or has it been altered?
Posted By efff at Mon 7 Apr 2008, 12:34 PM in The Sea-Gull || 4 Replies
bravo and brava!
Did any of you happen to go to the reading of the 1st act in Dayton, Oh the other night? You must have seen the satellite feeds on you-tube or heard thru comcast downloaded; it was the actors' first run-through, never before picking up the script, and it was phenomenal! Wiltonian Marquis and Nastassia Tangie were eloquent, bizarre when warranted, sublime with expression and unforced. Then a surprise! The Dayton Community Theater hosted the cold read, and guested 35 attendees AND also none other but the elusive and captivating Ray Fiennes himself!( being a recent alumnus it was no surprise as he went to the Dayton Community Theater to re-hone his skills recently instead of hopping back across the pond for a refresher course) Anyway, he strolled Nastassia off the stage after the read, and bragged about how real her partaking in her snuff was. He then mimicked how effectively she wadded it up in her fingers and threw it in her mouth by pulling Skoal out of his pocket and wadded it in his mouth! He offered some to the entire cast! Then he ran up to the stage and fell down at Mr. Marquis' feet and began to do push-ups to convey how much strength and conviction his portrayal of Treplieff was! Mr. Marquis fell on the floor and matched him, push-up for push-up but went 32 push-ups more to display his physical prowess! Such the commotion and the cacophony in the room after Mr. Marquis and Mr. Fiennes then challenged each other to a swordfight backstage. Nastassia and the director stepped in when they saw that Mr. Fiennes couldn't catch his breath because Wiltonian was making him read lines in between push-ups. You must all see it-it is irreverently fantastic.:thumbs_up
Posted By tangerine2001 at Tue 27 Mar 2007, 2:21 PM in The Sea-Gull || 0 Replies
Seagull
Great play I was deeply moved. Go MADD. Melanie Pearson.
Posted By mel888 at Sun 26 Mar 2006, 8:40 AM in The Sea-Gull || 0 Replies
mata physics
this is an other extraordenary piece of art.the more you think deeply the more you understand. he has got a unique style of expression.
the death of an official is a leading example of his unique expression.
Posted By James in Honolulu at Sat 21 Feb 2004, 12:00 AM in The Sea-Gull || 1 Reply
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Absolutely touching and wonderful story. I'm a beginner attempting to be Nina in this play in a monologue, glad to find this site so that i can learn about what others feel so that i can develop my character more in my acting. If anyone out there wants to offer help on how i could play this character, please give me some tips right here.
Posted By Unregistered at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in The Sea-Gull || 0 Replies
metaphysics
Chekhov has got a complete command over the expression of very deep N very realistic thoughts. His point of view about Love and about being and nothingness is very powerful. He normally confined his reader to a single theme and fly with that.
“Love” one of his masterpieces
“the bear” is also a wonderful and very amazing play by him.
Posted By Qazi Ahkam at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in The Sea-Gull || 1 Reply
The Sea Gull
Chekhov is sweet! I love stories that have no ending. I draw a quisitive connection to Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." Rock on nerds!!!
Posted By Julie Hernley at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in The Sea-Gull || 0 Replies
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A beautiful and tragic story. I almost cried at the very end while reading it just now and i am sure i would be greatly moved if i saw this performed.
Posted By david at Tue 24 May 2005, 5:07 PM in The Sea-Gull || 0 Replies
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I haven't read the Seagall yet. I am doing a research project on Anton Chekhov and I have to read a play that he wrote. I am hopeing that I won't be disappointed when I read his work.
Posted By oceanrose at Sun 27 Jul 2003, 12:00 AM in The Sea-Gull || 1 Reply