UTOPIA THEATRE PROJECT 2017 Season
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May 6 - May 19, 2017
"The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov Directed by Maryssa Wanlass* Adapted by Anne Yumi Kobori Utopia Theatre Project breathes life into Chekhov's The Seagull with this new adaptation. Drawing on some of the Bay Area's finest actors in surprising roles, this gender- and ethnically diverse cast reveals all the longing, passion, and humor of Chekhov's original intent. Omni Commons, a gorgeous old Italian ballroom and event venue in Oakland, hosts this production. The unconventional theatre space allows for an intimate, immersive experience. Enter into the world of Chekhov's most beloved characters - a world of art, ideas, and love - in this intimately staged production. |
Performance Dates: Saturday May 6th Thursday May 11th Friday May 12th Saturday May 13th Thursday May 17th Friday May 18th Saturday May 19th 8pm Curtain. One intermission. |
Performance Location: Omni Commons Ballroom 4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland CA 94609 |
CAST
TRIGORIN: Elizabeth Carter*
ARKADINA: Christian Haines*
SORIN: Mary Baird*
CONSTANTINE: Mark Vashro
NINA: Anne Yumi Kobori
MASHA: Melissa Ortiz*
PAULINA: J Jha
ILYA: Anne Hallinan
DORN: Dameion Brown
MEDVEDENKO: Sean Garahan
YAKOV: Lovell Bullock
Fall 2017
"Mputu, The Stormy Sea"
Created by Rotimi Agbabiaka and The Ensemble
Winter 2017
"Seeds"
Written and Directed by Anne Yumi Kobori
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
TRIGORIN: Elizabeth Carter*
ARKADINA: Christian Haines*
SORIN: Mary Baird*
CONSTANTINE: Mark Vashro
NINA: Anne Yumi Kobori
MASHA: Melissa Ortiz*
PAULINA: J Jha
ILYA: Anne Hallinan
DORN: Dameion Brown
MEDVEDENKO: Sean Garahan
YAKOV: Lovell Bullock
Fall 2017
"Mputu, The Stormy Sea"
Created by Rotimi Agbabiaka and The Ensemble
Winter 2017
"Seeds"
Written and Directed by Anne Yumi Kobori
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
