Virginia Stage Co to Present RED 10/18-11/6

Virginia Stage Company continues its 33rd Season with the 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Play RED by John Logan October 18 - November 6, 2011 at the historic Wells Theatre in Downtown Norfolk.

Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko struggles to create the commission of a lifetime for the Four Seasons Restaurant in Manhattan. Rothko and his assistant Ken delve deep into the meaning of color as they expose layers of the creative process as the canvas grows with each layer of paint. Robert Dorfman, last seen at VSC in the 2010 production of The Diary of Anne Frank, and Eric Gilde, making his VSC debut, will bring the roles of Mark Rothko and Ken to life on stage. More details and a promotional video are available at http://www.vastage.com/index.php/the-plays/red
AltDaily.com will sponsor VSC's Sunday Night Dress Rehearsal, October 16 at 7pm with a minimum donation of $10. Admission must be purchased through the VSC Box Office at 757-627-1234 either in advance or at the door. Patrons should come early. From 6 pm, local restaurant Snappers will serve light hors d'oeuvres.

For the month of October, VSC has partnered with dozens of Norfolk's favorites - arts organizations, restaurants and more - to encourage the community to engage in this conversation of art, color and passion with the Paint The Town RED campaign. Visit www.paintthetownrednorfolk.org for information on all the participating events and organizations.
To complement VSC's production of RED, The Chrysler Museum is presenting Mark Rothko: Perceptions of Being, through January 15, 2012. The Chrysler's own No. 5 (Untitled), an important transitional work in Rothko's evolution as an

artist, will serve as the centerpiece of an exhibit that includes five paintings on loan from the National Gallery of Art

in Washington, D.C. Admission to The Chrysler Museum is free. For more information on the exhibit, please visit

www.chrysler.org
Preview performances for RED are at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 18, at 8:00 pm on Wednesday & Thursday, October 19 & 20 with all seats just $25. Opening Night will be Friday, October 21 at 8pm. Regular performances run Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Wed./Thurs./Fri. at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm through November 6. Tickets range from $33 to $50. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 800-982-2787 or at any Ticketmaster outlet, at the VSC box office, or online at www.vastage.com. Group discounts are available by calling

757-627-6988 ext. 358. Please note: RED contains adult language.

For a limited time, VSC Subscriptions are available as 4-Play Packs. Come see RED, Black Pearl Sings!, Death of A

Salesman and The Fantasticks at a discount rate. For more information, call 757-627-1234 or visit www.vastage.com.
Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads' only fully professional resident theater company, serving an annual audience close to 80,000. Since its founding, Virginia Stage Company has made significant contributions to the quality of life in Hampton Roads: presenting more than 190 plays through more than 3,900 performances; revitalizing and renovating the historic Wells Theatre; providing educational programs for students of all ages; and preserving the legacy of live theatre for future generations. Seasonal support for VSC's 33rd Season is provided by Norfolk Southern Corporation.

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