Two productions, Seagull: True Story and Uncle Vanya, showcase the work of Russian directors in exile, reflecting on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Seagull: True Story, directed by Alexander Molochnikov, is a semi-memoir about a young director fleeing Russia after the invasion. Uncle Vanya, directed by Dmitry Krymov, presents Chekhov's original work with a focus on artistry and conscience. Both productions highlight the personal and political struggles faced by artists in the context of war and exile.
"Molochnikov, who is 33, tall, and good-looking in the Jonathan Groff vein, greeted the audience the night I saw Seagull, personally thanking us for coming to see what he called 'my story.'"
"Seagull: True Story is a true story; it's my story. The play follows a young director who has to flee Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, leaving behind his debut production."
"There’s something disingenuous in this use of truth as a refrain, especially given the Russian regime's own relationship to pravda."
"By contrast, the latter production features a spirit not only of inimitable artistry but of deep conscience at work."
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