Red

This play follows abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, who 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.

Written by John Logan
Directed by Stuart Sheffield (‘27, directing)

Featuring Liam Meister (‘28, acting) and James Parascandola (‘27, acting)
Photograph is from Lindsay Stuten (‘29, design and production)

CONTENT ADVISORY
The production of Red contains the following:
– discussions around prejudice and antisemitism;
– substance abuse;
– simulated blood;
–Discussions relating to death by suicide
– depictions evoking death by suicide;
– strong language.