Stupid F%*king Bird — Untitled Theater Company
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Untitled Theater Company.
Sort of adapted from 'The Seagull' by Anton Chekhov
Stupid F%∗king Bird
written by Aaron Posner
Directed by Michael Karezin
Ciel Creative Space  ·  Berkeley, CA
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About the
Production

Aaron Posner's fearless, funny, and quietly devastating riff on Chekhov's The Seagull. Artists and lovers collide at a lakeside house, chasing love, fame, and someone to blame. Staged inside a warehouse around a half-built proscenium (scaffolding, lights, and backstage all in full view), the production sets Chekhov's grounded realism beneath Posner's wry, modern pacing: absurd and painfully real in equal measure, this is the kind of play where you find yourself in every character, sometimes uncomfortably. These are people searching for new forms of art, of love, of living—and, in a small way, so is this production.

Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. Recommended for ages 16+.

Content Warning This production contains strong language, references to and depictions of suicide and mental illness, references to child loss, the use of a stage gun with the sound of gunfire, haze effects, and audience interaction. Patrons who may be affected are encouraged to reach out to untitledtheater@gmail.com with any questions.

Venue

Ciel Creative Space 2611 Eighth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
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Performance Schedule

  • Friday May 1 Opening
    8:00 PM
  • Saturday May 2 Matinée
    2:00 PM
  • Saturday May 2
    8:00 PM
  • Sunday May 3 Closing
    5:00 PM

Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Due to the site-specific nature of the space, late seating is not permitted—please arrive on time.

Tickets from $10. Use code EARLYBIRD for 25% off at checkout. All proceeds support future UTC productions and opportunities for emerging artists on campus.

The Cast

Conrad Arman Arif
Nina Tehya Drovetta
Emma Arkadina Maria Seiple
Doyle Trigorin Zane Danton
Dev Tatum Meyer
Mash Anisa Barney
Dr. Eugene Sorn Leo Kearney

Creative Team

  • Writer Aaron Posner
  • Director Michael Karezin
  • Associate Director & Dramaturg Sasha Chernomorsky
  • Assistant Directors Kathleen Rodriguez & Daniel Lopez
  • Stage Manager Daniel Lopez
  • Scenic & Props Design Carissa Klaus
  • Costume & Hair Design Daniel Lopez
  • Makeup Design Eythana Miller
  • Lighting Design Michael Karezin
  • Sound Design Daynna Rosales
  • Music Direction Isabella Shipman
  • Producers Kelly Mou & Michael Karezin

Accessibility

For blind, low-vision, and other disabled audience members, we're happy to discuss potential accommodations. Before purchasing tickets, please email untitledtheater@gmail.com so we can talk about how we may be able to support your visit.