Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New Yorks 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.

Staged at a local-small business, we've created an intimate set to immerse you in the studio of Mark Rothko, and experience this piece in its fullest.

CONTENT WARNING:

This show contains strong language, visual and audio depictions of suicide, abuse, self-harm, and murder, as well as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse. 

This show uses burning paper and plant material to create the impression of smoking. No cigarettes or nicotine are used in this production, and usage complies with state and local regulations around smoking on-stage. Read more about the cigarettes used here.