Utah Theatre Bloggers Association | RED paints more than just pretty pictures

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Andrea Gunoe | February 12, 2012

 

I was hoping that this Tony Award winning script, coupled with SLAC’s brilliant reputation, would help me catch a glimpse of the painter’s artistic process and add another spec of knowledge to what little I know of the famous abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. SLAC did those things while also presenting an engaging performance that entertained as much as it challenged the audience to reconsider what it means to create, trade, and consume art. [Read full review]

 

Red

By John Logan
February 8-March 4, 2012
Director Keven Myhre
Featuring Morgan Lund and Ted Powell

A Tony Award-winning play which ignites our passion and creativity as we enter artist Mark Rothko's head.
"I am here to stop your heart...I am not here to make pretty pictures!" ~Rothko