School of Theatre and Dance

Aaron Posner flips ‘The Seagull’ on its head in this new adaptation of Chekhov’s masterpiece!

A nubile young performer and an aging Hollywood actress battle for the attentions of a successful novelist, while an aspiring playwright rages against the art of his mother’s generation. Blending humor and drama, the adaptation stages an insightful battle between youth and experience, and the heart-wrenching realities of love, art, and the inevitability of aging. Here, disappointment is as natural as life itself. But remember, out of disillusionment, comes enlightenment. With original songs by James Sugg to give a glimpse into the inner thoughts of Chekhov’s characters, Stupid F**king Bird will spur audiences to consider how art, passion, and innovation inspire realization.