The Seagull: An Insiders' Account of the Groundbreaking Moscow Production [Paperback]

This book is an insiders account of the groundbreaking Moscow production of Chekhov's The Seagull directed by Anatoly Efros in 1966, which heralded a paradigm shift in the interpretation and staging of Chekhovs plays. It is a unique glimpse behind the curtain of the laboratory of new Russian theatre in the twentieth century. Efros' articles about Chekhov and The Seagull, his diaries, interviews and conversations, and most importantly the original rehearsal records combine to form an in-depth account of of the director and his working process. This is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Chekhov and the history of modern Russian theatre.

Translators Preface   Foreword: How the New Chekhov Began   Chapter 1. Anton Chekhovs The Seagull on the Russian Stage   Chapter 2. Efross Preliminary Thoughts on The Seagull   Chapter 3. Rehearsal Records of Anatoly Efross Production of The Seagull at the Lenkom Theatre, 1965-1966.  Epilogue: How Quickly Time Passes!

This book is an insiders account of the groundbreaking Moscow production of Chekhov's The Seagull directed by Anatoly Efros in 1966, which heralded a paradigm shift in the interpretation and staging of Chekhovs plays.