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| yna@yna.co.kr 2022-12-21 11:02:50
SEOUL December 21 (Yonhap) -- “Just like a seagull which got shot and killed throughout the play, beautiful, grand and ambitious dream dreamt by the younger generation gets crushed under the prebuilt societal rules by the older generation. I want audience to notice that under such structure there is no hope for younger generation by watching the play, just like Anton Chekhov criticized throughout his writings.” addressed South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae as a play director and actor of “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov, throughout the press call.
Moreover, throughout the press call of the play, Lee Soon-jae who not only directs the play “The Seagull” but also participates as an actor addressed “We have done our best to deliver the meaning behind the play as actuate as possible just as the writer Anton Chekhov intended” throughout the press call held at the Universal Art Center located in Seoul on December 20.
Russia’s well known play writer Anton Chekhov’s one of four greatest comedies written by the writer “The Seagull” depicts a star crossed love story of a protagonist Treplev, a young writer who admires and desires to become a well known writer in the future and Nina who dreams of becoming a famous actress. Due to realistic portrayal of aristocrats in the past and emotional depiction led the play to be loved by countless amount of people throughout the years.
“One of the greatest play writer of all time Anton Chekhov successfully portrayed his era throughout his play ‘The Seagull’” adding “Through his play writer showcases his remorse to those who struggle due to insufficient amount of money, and dedication for societal reform.” addressed actor Lee Soon-jae who has dreamt of directing a play written by Anton Chekhov for such long time.
Under the directing of Lee Soon-jae, “The Seagull” features South Korean actress So Yoo-jin, Lee Hang-na, actor Kim Soo-ro, Ju Ho-seong and number of famous actors and actress.
Actor Oh Man-seok who took the stage of “The Seagull” as protagonist Treplev, 18 years ago will perform the role of Trigorin, a representing writer of the era.
“One of the greatest things of participating in the production of ‘The Seagull’ once again in 18 years, is that great play like ‘The Seagull’ gets better as time progresses.” addressed actor Oh Man-seok throughout the press call of the play.
Moreover actor Ju Ho-seong addressed “All the actors and actresses who participated in the production unified and practiced very hard under one goal, and that is not to scratch the reputation of actor Lee Soon-jae.”
Since “The Seagull” plays a role of a reference of play under the category of realism, the play is filled with scenes where audiences can fully take in the actors and actresses rich emotional ups and down, under minimal stage devices.
“Play is actors and actresses artwork, especially ‘The Seagull’ needs the participating actors and actresses follow through with the roles” adding “Therefore I focused greatly into the acting portion when directing the play to accurately portray the scenes.” addressed actor Lee Soon-jae throughout the press call of “The Seagull.”
The play will continue on until February 5 of 2023.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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