In a world where art, love, and ambition collide, two young artists reach for meaning, recognition, and love—only to discover how fragile those dreams can be. The Seagull is a haunting exploration of unfulfilled desire and the thin line between creation and self-destruction, a line every character must confront.
Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, reimagined in a fresh new adaptation by Alex Wendel, centers on Konstantin and Nina, whose intertwined hopes ignite a chain reaction across a quiet country estate. Konstantin, desperate to create something new and be taken seriously, stages an experimental work inspired by Nina, a young woman yearning for a life devoted to art. As Nina is drawn toward the promise of fame and love offered by a celebrated novelist, Konstantin’s artistic and emotional foundations begin to fracture. Around them, lovers, parents, and peers wrestle with the same longings—for relevance, connection, and purpose—revealing that no one escapes the ache of wanting more. Wendel’s adaptation highlights how Konstantin and Nina’s journey reflects a shared human struggle, inviting audiences to witness the raw beauty, tragic humor, and universal vulnerability that make The Seagull enduringly powerful.
THE SEAGULL
Written by Anton Chekhov
A new version adapted for the stage
Directed by Alex Wendel
March 13-22, 2026
Stoner Theater | Civic Center
March 13 - 7:30 PM
March 14 - 7:30 PM
March 15 - 2:00 PM*
March 18 - 7:30 PM*
March 19 - 7:30 PM*
March 20 - 7:30 PM
March 21 - 2:00 PM*
March 21 - 7:30 PM
March 22 - 2:00 PM
*Rush tickets available at the door, pending availability.
Run Time: 2 hrs
Intermission: 15 mins
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