Day: Mondays
Time: 5:00-5:50 p.m.
Location: HSSB 1105
Enrollment Code: 26385
Description:
An in-debth, “behind the scenes” investigation of Theatre UCSB’s production of
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, in a world premiere translation by Libby Appel,
directed by Irwin Appel, professor of this seminar. Students will read the play, study
some of the background history along with Chekhov’s letters, and observe all of the
aspects of the production itself, including acting, choice of translation, directing and
script analysis. The seminar will culminate with the viewing of a performance in the
UCSB Performing Arts Theatre, along with a post-play discussion with actors and crew.
The goal of the seminar will be to follow the progress of the production from play
selection through actual performance. There will be mandatory attendance at two
rehearsals, one performance, one post-play discussion, along with the possible viewing
of additional optional rehearsals (students in the seminar will be observers, not
participants in the production).
Professor Irwin Appel, Dramatic Art & Dance, teaches Shakespeare, Directing, Theatre Appreciation, and all levels of Acting. He is an Equity actor, director and composer/sound designer and has worked professionally in New York, Los Angeles and at major theatres and Shakespearean festivals throughout the United States.
Email: i.appel@verizon.net
