RED

Theatre

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About The Event

SYNOPSIS

Seen through the eyes of his young assistant, Ken, RED offers an intimate glimpse into the life of renowned painter Mark Rothko at the height of his artistic career, as he wrestles with the creation of a series of monumental works known as the Seagram Murals, commissioned for New York`s newly opened Four Seasons Restaurant.

As the two artists work side by side, their conversations evolve into profound explorations of art and its purpose. They question who art is created for, what defines a truly great artist, and whether one can preserve artistic integrity in the face of fame, wealth, and success.

Set in the 1950s and inspired by real events, RED is a compelling exploration of the complex and ever-evolving relationship between an artist and his work, delving into the tensions between ambition, legacy, and creative truth.

CAST

Daniel Dsouza (Ken), a graduate of LAMDA is an Indian theatre maker, performer and teacher, working between Goa and Mumbai. His theatre company Jester Productions has been producing English theatre in India for the last ten years. He is currently a faculty member at Moving Parts India's Body and Performance course, run annually in Arambol, Goa.

He is best known for Equus, In Trousers, The Family Man, Taj Mahal 1989. Daniel's latest shows as a director include Aditya Rawal's Queen and his own writing, Rhyme and Rhythm.

Actor, director, screenwriter, playwright Vikram Kapadia (Mark Rothko) founded Masque, now rebranded as Water Lily, in 1987, having produced several plays under that banner. Currently, his self-written play The Greatest Show on Earth is running in Mumbai at Prithvi Theatre and the NCPA. As a film actor, his recent projects include The Archies, The Night Manager, Kapoor & Sons, Bazaar, and Kalank among others. He has recently performed in two Hollywood films, The Collaborator (Line of Control), and Lost and Found (to be released soon). He has also recently shot for an Indo-French film, Stay.

CREDITS

Cast: Vikram Kapadia, Daniel Owen Dsouza

Director: Daniel Owen Dsouza

Set, Costume, Music Design: Daniel Owen Dsouza

Light Design: Gurleen Judge

Poster and Publicity Design: Viraj Sushi Karnik

Art Consultant: Suvarna Patil Silgardo

Paintings: Zara Ayazuddin Sheikh, Sanjana Shelat

Lights Operation: Kunal Sharma

Sound Operation: Raveena Tak

Hair and Makeup: Anisa Uberoi

Set Fabrication: Hadid Grill Fabricators