Event Details
Aaron Posner’s contemporary remix of Chekov’s “Seagull” showcasing unique concepts of love, family, and mental health
New York, NY - Stupid F***ing Bird is Aaron Posner’s somewhat unhinged adaptation of Anton Chekov’s Seagull. Originally staged in 2013 at Wooly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington D.C. This interpretation utilizes the immersive aspects of the show with in-the-round seating; do not expect to find much of a fourth wall in this production. This performance holds a focus on the emotional weight associated with love, lust, heartache, heartbreak, and the damages and difficulties associated with parenting.
It follows the story of Conrad, a tortured artist and playwright desperately in love with Nina, his muse and first sweetheart. It takes place at the estate of his mother, Emma, an actress, former star, and egoist. Problems arise when Trigorin, an established writer and Emma’s lover, intercedes in the already tumultuous community dynamics in place. This draws to the surface misaligned romances, bitter betrayals, and intense manifestations and expressions of the rich emotional life always simmering under the surface.
“I think there’s tremendous power in admitting that despite centuries of introspection we humans still don’t know what to do with the indolent beasts that live within us, but something, or someone, makes us want to know better.” says Eileen Han, featured actress. “I’m very excited to join my ensemble in portraying this bittersweet love story, where we explore the part of love that is not pretty, the part of love that is out of our control.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Dani Pianin, is an up-and-coming trans actress and musician originally from Athens, Ohio. She is spearheading this production of Stupid F***ing Bird out of pure passion for the piece and a deft understanding of the content. She has been working in theatre for her whole life and is thrilled to make her NYC directorial debut with a piece she feels so strongly about. “I believe that the uniqueness of live theater lies in the willingness of both the audience and the actors to engage in an Imagined Dual Reality.” She says “In our attempt to invite you into an Imagined Dual Reality, one outside our Actual reality that demands we sit down & shut up, I encourage our audience to be attentive, be expressive & to speak their minds.”
ABOUT EG PRODUCTIONS: EG productions is a rag-tag group of meisner actors. It was formed from the rich artistic soil of Esper Studios under the keen mentorship of Barbara Marchant. Barbara is a veteran educator with a refined pedagogy that comes from 40 years of training actors. This is a zealous group of ambitious young professionals; from classmates to castmates they are excited to make a significant splash in the ever-changing landscape of independent theatre in NYC.
All performance will be taking place at the Chain Theatre in Midtown
312 W 36th St. 4th floor, New York, NY 10018
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00PM
Friday, July 3rd at 7:00PM
Saturday, July 4th at 7:00PM
Sunday, July 5th at 1:00PM
CREDITS
Dani Pianin - Director/Producer
Spencer Collins - Stage Manager
Dexter Assa - Conrad
Marcelina Sowa - Emma
Abigail Rheem - Nina
Eileen Han - Mash
Brian Paul Dzuban - Trigorin
Foster Nix - Dev
Jason Ruffo - Sorn
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $25.00
Tickets can be purchased at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stupid-fing-bird-tickets-1989399257733?aff=oddtdtcreator