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Synopsis

John Logan’s taut, visceral two-hander, Red, features artist Mark Rothko at the height of his career. Viewed through the lens of his youthful new assistant, Ken, we witness Rothko at the pinnacle of his creativity, but struggling through the creation of a series of large paintings, commissioned as a series intended to feature in New York’s brand-new Four Seasons Restaurant. As Ken and Rothko paint, they challenge each other to ask big questions about art: what it takes to create it and what its role should be in the world. Set in the 1950s, and based on a series of real events, Red takes a compelling look at the ever-changing relationship between an artist and his creations.

Show Information

Book
John Logan
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2009
Genres
Drama
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
mark rothko’s studio, 222 bowery, new york city, ~1958-1959
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Dramatists Play Service
Ideal For
professional theatre, community theatre, small cast, male cast, star vehicle - male, All-Male Cast, College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Male, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Mark Rothko

Lead

Male

Spoken

Ken

Lead

Male

Spoken

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Guide Written By:

Avital Shira

Avital Shira