Canadian Stage presents Red: The Mark Rothko Experience

Tortured artist or eccentric egomaniac? Artist Mark Rothko could be both. This video is a snapshot of ExperienceRed.ca: an interactive website where you can play the role of Rothko's obedient assistant through webcam. Users who follow Rothko's instructions meticulously will experience the intensity of working with the temperamental but talented artist firsthand as he struggles with the pressures of creating art in the face of his growing fame and fortune.

Veteran stage performer Jim Mezon brings Mark Rothko to life on stage and screen through the http://www.ExperienceRed.ca.

About the Play:

"Red"
a canadian stage/vancouver playhouse/citadel theatre co-production

By John Logan
Directed by Kim Collier
Starring Jim Mezon and David Coomber

Nov 19 - Dec 17, 2011
Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front St. East)

The Canadian premiere of the stark and passionate Tony Award-winning play, Red, is sure to be one of Toronto's hottest tickets in 2011.

Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, Ken, and a threatening generation of new artists, celebrated 20th-century painter Mark Rothko struggles to create a masterpiece in the face of fame, fortune and commercialism.

Along with the fast-moving story and fascinating depiction of an artist at work, you'll be caught up in Red's poignant exploration of integrity and legacy.

Following the Toronto production, "Red" will tour to the Vancouver Playhouse and the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.

See Rothko in "Red": https://www.canadianstage.com/red

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[johnwilbur]

Wow, this looks fantastic, I can't wait to see it.