The Seagull Project

Happy 166th Birthday to Anton Chekhov! 🎉

Your humanitarian legacy remains more inspiring and vital than ever. Thank you for creating work that shows all the little cracks that are sewn together to become human. Those complexities have inspired millions over the years, and still drive us to come together and make art to this day. To Chekhov on his 165th birthday! May he remind us what it is to be human for 165 more.

“... those who live after us, one hundred - two hundred years from now, those for whom we show the way, will they remember us kindly?” - Astrov, Uncle Vanya

Consider a gift to The Seagull Project to celebrate the great doctor’s birthday. Link in our bio.

We’re falling head over heels (fainting, even!) that we get to commission these playwrights to bring new life to three of Chekhov’s short plays. This Giving Tuesday, we’re raising $4,000 to support their work. Link to donate is in our bio! Thank you for your continued support.

A very Seagull Project summer reading round up. Artistic Director shares some insights on his favorite recents reads in tomorrow’s newsletter. Join the newsletter list at the link in our bio!

The Seagull Project is hosting general auditions for an upcoming 2027 Mainstage production, co-produced with Intiman Theatre and directed by Gavin Reub. Ensemble workshops start in 2026, and we’re building something big.

AEA and non-union welcome. Must be 18+. All identities, backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to attend.

Auditions:
Sept 12, 4–8 PM
Sept 13, 10 AM–4 PM
TPS Studio B

Schedule your audition at the link in bio. Let’s make something bold together.

The Seagull Project is launching our GiveBIG campaign this May 6–7 with a goal of raising $3,000 — and we’re doing it to celebrate an exciting new partnership with Intiman Theatre! This long-term collaboration marks a thrilling new chapter for both companies—one rooted in deep ensemble craft, bold storytelling, and a shared passion for exploring the human spirit.

Together, we’re creating something extraordinary: a space for timeless classics, new voices, and transformative theatrical experiences.

Let’s build this next act together. Link in the comments to donate!

🎉 Happy 165th Birthday, Anton Chekhov!

Call it sentimentality, but we can’t resist pausing amidst our busy lives to honor our beloved playwright. Anton Chekhov’s enduring legacy and remarkable body of work continue to inspire and shape everything we do at The Seagull Project.

We’d be delighted if you joined the birthday celebrations by making a donation to The Seagull Project. Your support will help propel us towards some exciting announcements we have in store for this Spring and beyond. As a token of our gratitude, we’ve prepared special gifts to thank you for your generosity! Details at the link in the comments!

Check out our stories for a letter from Co-founder/Artistic Producer Julie Briskman. If you’d like to support The Seagull Project this you can visit the link in our bio!

We are so excited to share that our production of The Lower Depths was recognized in eight categories for The Gregory Awards. Please join us in congratulating the following artists for their contributions to this production:
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WINNER:
Outstanding Direction of a Play - Gavin Reub
Outstanding Ensemble - Us!
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NOMINATIONS:
Outstanding Production
Outstanding Performance in a Play - Amy Thone
Outstanding Scenic Design - Jennifer Zeyl
Outstanding Sound Design - Matt Starritt
Outstanding Lighting Design - Ryan Dunn
Outstanding Properties or Special Effects - Jennifer Zeyl
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Thank you to everyone who supported this project on stage and off. Stay tuned for what’s next!

“So much about American theatre and society is in an identity crisis right now. I’m not sure it’s ever been so up in the air. So you see great writers like Heidi Schreck, Annie Baker, Richard Nelson, and others reaching back to adapt Chekhov plays.” - Gavin Reub, Artistic Director | The Seagull Project

Read more about The Seagull Project and other companies across the globe continuing to investigate these plays and why HERE: https://bit.ly/holdingthemirrortorussia

And a big thank you to Misha Berson for including us in the conversation!

Holding the Mirror Up to Russia A spate of new productions and adaptations explore the geopolitical and theatrical legacies of an empire in decline.

We are proud to announce that we are a recipient of a Community Accelerator Grant funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and awarded by ArtsFund!

This gift will accelerate our organization’s efforts in supporting artists and community development, as an arts and cultural organization in Puget Sound.

Keep an eye out for some exciting announcements right around the corner!

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Our buddies at are in the midst of their current theatrical creation & tra-daption (translation + adaptation) - The Master and Margarita! Tickets are going fast - get them before you miss meeting the Devil down in Moscow... Details below.

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Running March 22nd-April 13th at 12th Ave Arts. For tickets & info visit: https://www.dachatheatre.com/mastermargarita.html. Recommended for ages 13+

The Devil went down to Moscow...1930’s Soviet era Moscow that is. The Master is missing. His novel about Pontius Pilate was rejected, and he himself has disappeared. To find her lover, Margarita must embark on a journey that will bring her into contact with a mysterious foreigner and his otherworldly crew. This gothic Soviet fairytale, full of magical realism, and satire of greed and corruption is a sometimes charming, sometimes bewildering, always hilarious ride through a strange, but all too recognizable world.

Directed by Mike Lion, “The Master and Margarita” is a fairy-tale about greed, cowardice, censorship and, at the center of it all, one remarkable woman: Margarita, who undertakes the unthinkable to rescue her lover. This classic novel was written in the 1930s under the USSR and was originally disseminated underground because of its anti-totalitarian themes. Its complex, weaving plot was adapted by director Mike Lion for modern audiences, while still remaining true to the Russian sensibilities pervading the text.

The Master and Margarita is Dacha’s latest tra-daption (translation + adaptation!) of a classic literary work, reimagined for the stage with delight and glory. This production will indeed highlight physical theater, using clowning, puppetry and a movement ensemble to capture the sprawling world of the show.