http://theaterjblogs.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/washington-post-feature-on-our-seagull/ Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:47:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://theaterjblogs.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/washington-post-feature-on-our-seagull/#comment-4292 Erin O'Brien Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:56:19 +0000 http://theaterjblogs.wordpress.com/?p=1299#comment-4292 I was a guest last night at the incredible performance of the Seagull on 16th Street. I was completely captivated by the show. Wonderful adaptation, incredible acting and great seats! I enjoyed the production emmensely. I want to make a comment though on the theater itself. It is a beautiful building, and lovely performance space, but you do not seem to recognize your clientele which is elderly. There is no sign for restrooms when you leave the theatre space. In fact, the only restroom seems to be a good distance, and down a flight of stairs from the stage. It was also too cold in the house. I think the elderly couple that crossed slowly in front of the stage before the end of the first act, were leaving because they were too cold! OK, maybe they were having a fight, who knows, but I saw them later with blankets around them. I was too cold myself, and I was in a sweater. Note to house manager: Old people get cold easily! And need bathrooms with easy access! I will hopefully be back soon for another fantastic performance. This time with a heavier sweater. Thank you! I was a guest last night at the incredible performance of the Seagull on 16th Street. I was completely captivated by the show. Wonderful adaptation, incredible acting and great seats! I enjoyed the production emmensely. I want to make a comment though on the theater itself. It is a beautiful building, and lovely performance space, but you do not seem to recognize your clientele which is elderly. There is no sign for restrooms when you leave the theatre space. In fact, the only restroom seems to be a good distance, and down a flight of stairs from the stage. It was also too cold in the house. I think the elderly couple that crossed slowly in front of the stage before the end of the first act, were leaving because they were too cold! OK, maybe they were having a fight, who knows, but I saw them later with blankets around them. I was too cold myself, and I was in a sweater. Note to house manager: Old people get cold easily! And need bathrooms with easy access! I will hopefully be back soon for another fantastic performance. This time with a heavier sweater. Thank you!

]]> http://theaterjblogs.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/washington-post-feature-on-our-seagull/#comment-4291 Jenet Dechary Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:25:00 +0000 http://theaterjblogs.wordpress.com/?p=1299#comment-4291 Hats off, many bows and much applause to Ari Roth, Theater J and all of the Seagull on 16th St. collaborators for all they risk, their willingness to choose the high wire over safe bets, and for continuing to make theater that matters. Ari Roth, John Vreeke, and a stage full of our finest actors give us yet another layer to a Chekhov classic. Who thought that could happen? This is one of those shows that is worth seeing a couple of times. I love your adaptation, Ari. It's seamless. What a cast! Thanks for doing this. Cheers, Jenet Hats off, many bows and much applause to Ari Roth, Theater J and all of the Seagull on 16th St. collaborators for all they risk, their willingness to choose the high wire over safe bets, and for continuing to make theater that matters. Ari Roth, John Vreeke, and a stage full of our finest actors give us yet another layer to a Chekhov classic. Who thought that could happen? This is one of those shows that is worth seeing a couple of times. I love your adaptation, Ari. It’s seamless. What a cast!
Thanks for doing this.
Cheers, Jenet

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