The Seagull, is arguably one of Anton Chekov’s most notable plays bc of …. and I have had the honor to step into the high-heels of Arkadina my 3rd semester at Nassau Community College.
****This characters journey was the best and most complex I’ve ever been on, discovering new things each and every rehearsal and performance. In attempt to break into the role i took inspiration from Sunset Boulevard’s Norma, and Shakespeares Cleopatra.
**Throughout my time working on the show, I found a plethora of themes that stuck to me:
Anton Chekov has encouraged me to tackle classical material more, and find a new appreciation for older art.