Red at Esplanade Theatre studio

Dates: (7/10/2014 - 7/13/2014 )

Theatre:

Esplanade Theatre studio

1 Esplanade Drive
Esplanade,Marina Bay 038981

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Phone: +65 6828 8377

Tickets: $10.00 - $28.00

Running Time: 1hr 20mins, no intermission

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It is 1958. Mark Rothko, one of the most influential artists of the Abstract Expressionist Movement, is in his studio working on a major commission—known later as the infamous Seagram Murals—for the opening of The Four Seasons restaurant, in New York. It is his new assistant Ken’s first day of work.
A man of fierce opinions and didactic conversation, Rothko fires questions at his nervous assistant about art; which sparks a surprisingly intense philosophical debate on life, art, culture and Nietzsche. Finding himself challenged intellectually and emotionally by Ken, Rothko begins to face some truths about himself as he reveals his struggles and fears as an artist, his disdain for the modern world, and his inner turmoil over the commissioned work.
A critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning bio-drama written by John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator, Sweeney Todd, Skyfall) and helmed by multi-award winning director Samantha Scott-Blackhall (Freud’s Last Session), Red contemplates the fundamental questions of creation and experience, delving into the nature of creativity, the relationship between art and commerce, as well as the master/apprentice dynamic. In this thought-provoking, fictional account of Mark Rothko set during what is known to be one of the most defining periods of his entire oeuvre, Red captures the personality and psyche of a creative genius and paints a stimulating portrait of an artist torn between a grand ambition and his artistic integrity.

There will be a post-show dialogue with the artists after Thu, 8pm and Sun, 3pm performances.

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Ages: Strong language used.

Cast and Creative team for Red at Esplanade Theatre studio

Directed by

Performed by

Set Design by

Lighting Design by

Samantha Scott-Blackhall
(Freud’s Last Session)
Daniel Jenkins
(Othello, The Pillowman)
Gavin Yap
(The Importance of Being Ernest, Fat Pig)
Wong Chee Wai
(Freud’s Last Session, 12 Angry Men)
James Tan
(God of Carnage)
Sound Design by

Costume Design by

Hair design by

Make-up by

Jeffrey Yue
(The Song of the Brokenhearted Tiger)
Anthony Tan
(8 Women, 12 Angry Men)
Ashley Lim
(Freud's Last Session, Dim Sum Dollies)
Bobbie Ng
(Freud's Last Session, Dim Sum Dollies)

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