Stupid F**king Bird at The Main

Stage Raw - Somewhat Recommended

"...All that said, there's something about the spirit behind this production that underscores the author's attempt to bring Chekhov's whimsy and wisdom, his hope and hopelessness, into our era. To me, it all leads back to its use of Tom Waits, who really is a poet, and a storyteller, and whose songs, with their jazzy, bluesy, spiritual gruffness, have deep connections to the comparatively buttoned-down (buttoned-up?) Anton Chekhov. In that regard, this production's aims are noble. Its execution, however, could use some rigor. It would also probably help if the running crew would stick around to run the show."