'Art'
'Art'
a
COMEDY
by Yasmina Reza,
translated by Chrisopher Hampton
translated by Chrisopher Hampton
January 10, 11, 12, 13,
January 17, 18, 19, 20,
January 23, 24, 25, 26 2008 Note: Performances on Sunday the 13th and 20th are matinees and begin at 2pm.
All other performances begin at 8pm.
"How much would you pay for a white painting?"
One of Marc's best friends,
Serge, has just purchased a white painting. To
Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists
that Marc doesn't have the proper standards to
judge the work. Another friend, Ivan, although
burdened by his own problems, likes the work. Lines
are drawn and these old friends square off over
the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly
batter one another over various failures. Arguments
become more personal. Serge gives Marc
a felt pen and dares him, "Go on!". Friendship
is finally tested but the aftermath affirms the
power of those bonds.