“ART”

“ART” an adult comedy by Yasmina Reza. “ART” concerns the cataclysmic effect on three friends, Serge (Pro Lyon), Marc (Stephen Rous), and Yvan (Paul Koumrian), when Serge purchases an expensive work of abstract art—a large painting consisting of white lines on a white canvas. As the three men engage in an ongoing debate over the value of the painting, emotions run high and the conflict escalates to the point of nearly destroying a long-standing friendship.

(Pictured left to right Stephen Rous, Pro Lyon and Paul Koumrian)

At one level, the debate over the painting in “ART” revolves around a question of aesthetic values, weighing the significance of modern abstract art in comparison to more traditional representational art.

At another level, the purchase of the painting by Serge comes to symbolize a deeper rift in his friendship with Marc, a piece of concrete evidence that the two of them have grown apart. Yvan attempts to play the part of mediator between Serge and Marc but is inevitably drawn into the conflict at a deeper level.

“ART” addresses themes exploring various aspects of the nature of friendship. Most critics agree that “ART” is less about debates over artistic values than it is about the complexities of friendship. Was the Winner of 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy and 1998 Tony Award for Best Play.

This show has been produced three times in Newport at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in 2007, The Edward King House in 2008 and Trinity Ministry of the Arts at Trinity Church in 2009. Directed and produced by Tom C. Erb. Each production was received and encore performances were re-booked. (Note: This can be done with men, women or both)

Recommended for galleries, intimate restaurants and small theaters

Run Time: 1 Hours and 20 Min.

Rate: $350.00 per performance

Call 401-207-4812 or email STAGERightcom@gmail.com to book ART