The Nina Variations is a jewel of a script from Steven Dietz that was a perfect fit for Will as director and heaven rewarded us good a cast as you can hope for in Rachel McGinnis and Aaron Halloway. What should be a tedious exercise in deconstructing the penultimate scene of Chekov’s The Seagull is instead an intimate, warm, affecting look at two characters you thought you understood. 43 flashes into what could have been as they try to escape the world Chekov fenced them into and the relationship they were never allowed to have. Nina herself says, “A play needs love”, this play is drenched in it.

Produced for Gobotrick Theatre Company
Written by Steven Dietz
Directed by Will Hollis Snider
Assistant Directed/Dramatugy Suzan Kurry
Set Design by Travis Bedard
Lighting Design by Travis Bedard
Costume Design by Glenda Barnes
Stage Managed by Amanda Gass
Illustrations by Ashley Arechiga

Cast:
Aaron Hallaway as Treplev
Rachel McGinnis as Nina

Nominated for Two Austin Critic’s Table Awards:
Production: Drama
Director: Will Holllis Snider

Awarded an AustinLiveTheatre.com “Applause” award for
Contemporary Drama

The Nina Variations was a return to both published text and Gobotrick after Cambiare’s first outing developing Transformations. Focused on simplicity and sticking to our (less numerous) roles, it was the most solidly produced show to date, with deadlines met, a small City of Austin grant acquired, and a wonderfully organized team. The benefits of focus are clear.