From Mineola to London to Hollywood

Texas actor Jonathan Pollei has walked the boards in London, Prague, and various cities in Germany. He has also appeared in Hollywood films such as "Catch Me If You Can," where he carries on a dialogue with Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as in independent films in Austin. At present, Mr. Pollei has returned to his live theater roots and is playing the part of Trigorin in Chekhov's "The Seagull" at the Classic Theatre of San Antonio. Mr. Pollei, who is also known by the stage name "Jonathan Brent," considers playing the part of the famous writer Trigorin an important rite of passage for a stage actor. After having seen the production, I came to understand why this is so. The part of Trigorin is quite emotionally complex, and Mr. Pollei plays it masterfully.

For readers in Central Texas, "The Seagull" is running until March 6 in San Antonio. Here is a link to the theater website:

http://classictheatre.org