NC Stage presents a Staged Play Reading of Red by John Logan as a benefit for the Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center.
Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.
Winner of the 2010 Tony Award. “Intense and exciting…a study in artist appreciation, a portrait of an angry and brilliant mind that asks you to feel the shape and texture of thoughts…RED captures the dynamic relationship between an artist and his creations.” —NY Times.
You do not need to reserve a seat. The reading begins at 7:30 PM and doors open at 7:00 PM. The reading is free but a suggested donation of $10.00 is appreciated. All proceeds benefit the Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center. Call (828) 239-0263 for more information.
