Riffing on Anton Chekhov's classic "show about nothing," The Seagull, out at a dilapidated country estate populated by tortured artists, writers, and blowhards, dreams die, hopes are dashed, and everyone loves the wrong person! What could go wrong? This brand new, hilarious, and touching piece tears away any musty old remnants of “1896” by having one actor perform all 10 characters. It's a robust 90-minute journey and a tour de force for the actor, as it also includes a "Narrator" to manage the chaos and provide snarky commentary. This fresh and witty treatment of one of the most popular and important comedies in modern drama will cause patrons to laugh, shed a tear, and ask (as patrons have been doing for 130 years), "What is wrong with these people?!" Actor and accomplished theatre educator Joan Korte leads the journey as the actor. Kate Kanne-Smith (theatre faculty, Central College, IA) designs. Artistic Director Tom Woldt directs. The World Premiere Tour opened September 27, 2024, and will continue into 2025.