John Logan's RED Opens Tonight at Redtwist Theatre

2010 winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Play, RED by John Logan will be directed by Steve Scott, Artistic Associate, Goodman Theatre at the Redtwist Theatre. The production opens tonight, February 7, 2015, at 3pm (also press opening), featuring Redtwist Company Members/Jeff Award-winners, Brian Parry and Aaron Kirby.

Experience the artistic process as master expressionist, Mark Rothko, creates his legendary works, while his brilliance and ego collide with the ambitions of a talented young apprentice who is ready to push the master aside.

Patrons will be so close to the action that they may feel the spatters of paint from the brush to the canvas as they witness the intensity of every brush stroke.

Master abstract expressionist painter, Mark Rothko, is at the top of his game, landing the biggest commission in the history of modern art: murals for the world-famous Four Seasons restaurant in New York City. What follows is an electrifying dissection of a brilliant mind as it navigates the myriad challenges of the artistic process, an assertive young assistant, and the artist's own ego-all at the apex of Rothko's career. This vivid, Tony Award-winning play tackles the mystery: what is art...and how is it created?

CAST:

Brian Parry (Mark Rothko, American painter), Aaron Kirby (Ken, his new assistant), Jimmy Binns (u/s Mark Rothko), and Coy Benning Wentworth (u/s Ken).

Brian Parry (Mark Rothko) is long-time Redtwist company member. Favorite Redtwist credits include GEEZERS, CLYBOURNE PARK, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, OPUS, EQUUS, THREE HOTELS and SHADOWLANDS. Frequently Jeff-nominated, he was awarded for his performance in Redtwist's production of SHINING CITY. He was most recently seen in the acclaimed Remy Bumppo production of BOTH YOUR HOUSES (Sun Times top 10 productions of 2014.) He's appeared on the stages of Lifeline, Eclipse, Promethean, Steep, Northlight, Court and Wisdom Bridge theatres and has been heard or seen in a variety of commercials and industrials throughout the Midwest.

Aaron Kirby (Ken) is a proud Redtwist company member, previously appearing as Jack in GEEZERS and as Jacob in THE BEAUTIFUL DARK. Recent Chicago credits include: Route 66's CICADA, the Goodman's LUNA GALE (U.S.) and A WORK OF ART (Playwright Series), Two Lights Theatre's THE ALTRUISTS and PLEASANT DREAMS, Collaboraction's DARK PLAY OR STORIES FOR BOYS (Jeff Award-Actor in a Supporting Role), and the House Theatre's CYRANO. He guest starred as Garrett on NBC's Chicago Fire, and most recently co-starred on Showtime's Shameless as Arnie. He holds an MFA in Acting from Wayne State University. Aaron's performance in CICADA was recently listed as the best performance of 2014 by ShowBiz Chicago, Michael J. Roberts.

STAFF:

Steve Scott (Director), Charlie Marie McGrath (Assistant Director), Allison Queen (Stage Manager), Lauren A. Miller (Assistant Stage Manager), Benaire Jordan (Production Assistant), Eric Luchen (Scenic Designer), Zoe Mikel-Stites (Lighting Designer), Karli Blalock (Sound Designer), Allison Smith (Costume Designer), Angela M. Campos (Prop Designer), Charlotte Cha (Painting Coach), Catherine Miller (Dramaturg/Casting Director), Alyssa Coyle & Hephzibah Paik (Scenic Interns), Laly Zapeda (Construction Assistant), Jan Ellen Graves (Graphic Designer/Marketing), Charles Bonilla (Box Office Manager), E. Malcolm Martinez (Box Office Associate), Johnny Garcia (Box Office Associate/Associate Producer), Jan Ellen Graves & Michael Colucci (Producers)

SCHEDULE:

Opens: Sat, February 7, 3pm. (Note: there is no 7:30pm performance on Feb 7)
Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm
Closes: Sun, Mar 8, 2015
Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission
Previews: $15; Wed, Thu, Fri, Feb 4, 5, 6, at 7:30pm
Tickets: Thursdays, $30; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, $35 (seniors & students $5 off)

For reservations, call 773-728-7529 or go to www.redtwist.org. Please reserve 48 hours in advance. Credit cards accepted by phone and online to guarantee seating. Redtwist is located at 1044 W Bryn Mawr, 2 blks W of LSD, 2 blks E of the Red Line EL station. Valet parking for Redtwist is available across the street in front of Francesca's Bryn Mawr for most performances-hours vary. Dining is not required. Limited FREE street parking is available on side streets. There is metered street parking via ParkChicago.com app or 2-hour paybox (days) 3-hour paybox (eves) on Bryn Mawr. 2-hour meters on Broadway and on some side streets. Free on Sundays and after 10pm on weekdays.

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