Art

Seriocomedy

By Yasmina Reza
Directed by Anne Welsh
Assistant Director, Karen Carothers
February 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 2009

How much would you pay for a painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn't have the proper standard to judge the work. Another friend, Yvan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Yvan tells Serge he likes the painting. Lines are drawn and these old friends square of over the canvas. This is where the friendship is finally tested, and the aftermath of action, and its reaction, affirms the power of those bonds.

"Funny, sophisticated, stylish, stimulating and moving"

Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play. Winner of the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc.

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