The Seagull

Written by Anton CheckovDirection by Andrea Alvarado

Choosing a Script

We chose to produce The Seagull due to its captivating story of drama that holds the audience’s attention

As a director, I was most able to appreciate this play by relating and feeling sympathy for the emotionally-driven characters in The Seagull

Casting the Main Characters

Disclaimer: I tried to use performers whose

previous acting works/skills and physical appearance fit the role best

The following objections I make regarding an actor are based off of my opinions

Casting: Irina Abkadina

Sarah Jessica Parker

Her angular face and dramatic acting would aid in showcasing Irina’s pompous demeanor

Casting: Constantine Treplieff

Dave Franco He has the physical

features that remind me of a plausible Sarah Jessica Parker’s son

His face appears timeless (not characteristic of a specific era) and his dark eyebrows make him appear pensive like the character

Casting: Peter Sorin

John Goodman His round features and

proper age make him a good fit for this compassionate and relatively neutral character (compared to the confusion brought from love and art that the other characters possess)

Casting: Nina Zarietchnaya

Camilla Bell Her youthful

face and slender physique radiate the right amount of innocence for this character

Casting: Boris Trigorin

Adrien Brody Based off of his

previous serious roles and his ability to display his emotions through his face rather than with words, I think he would match this character well

Spine / Theme

Throughout this play, we wish to broadcast the theme of trying to master art and love in

search for the definition of

happiness in life

Style

Heightened / Selective Realism:

For an indoor proscenium stage it is

easier to use this style due to the

outside nature of certain scenes while trying to remain as

authentic to the play as possible

Directorial Concept

Central Image: Having the Seagull throughout the play represent Nina and her relationship with Trigorin and Trepliff demonstrated via symbolism

Period and Location: Summer time in 1895 at Sorin’s Estate in Russia

Directorial Concept

Mood: A serious tone taken with the topics of art and love to have the audience reflect on deeper human emotions

Visual Appeal: Realism to help the audience understand the meaning, fostering a sincere compassion for all the characters in the play