A seagull still adorns the curtain of the Moscow Art Theatre, where Chekhov's play premiered in 1896; and even over a hundred years later, this "comedy," according to its author, "begins forte and ends pianissimo" (and tragically) is at home on stages around the world. The psychological nuances of the characters, the hidden drama, the question of how the artist should relate to society, and not least the interest in the fate of a vibrant young woman have ensured that The Seagull continues to resonate to this day.