Overview
Synopsis
Inventing VanGogh is a play set in an abandoned warehouse in France. The story takes place in the present day, but also as some flashbacks from the late 1800’s. The plot is about the final VanGogh portrait. A dealer convinces a painter with artist’s block that he should produce a painting to be passed off as VanGogh’s last work. The play has many insights into art history.
Show Information
- Book
- Steven Dietz
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Drama
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Dramatist Play Service
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Male |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Female |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Female |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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Videos
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