1100 Carlisle Street
Jackson, Miss. 39202
Phone (601) 948-3533
The Artist Mark Rothko Brought to Life
in New Stage Theatre’s Production of RED
JACKSON—New Stage Theatre presents John Logan’s REDApril 12-24, 2016. Curtain times and dates for performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket prices are $28.00 with discounts available for students, senior citizens and groups. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, located inside the Jane Reid Petty Theatre Center, charged by phone by calling the theatre at (601) 948-3531 or ordered online at This show contains strong language.
The production is being produced in partnership with the Mississippi Museum of Art and will complement the Museum’s presentation of When Modern was Contemporary: Selections from the Roy R. Neuberger Collection, the 15th featured exhibition in The Annie Laurie Swaim Hearin Memorial Exhibition Series, on view from April 9 through October 30, 2016.
Mark Rothko set himself apart as an artist. His abstract expressionist paintings are already world-famous, when he lands a commission of a lifetime. He works feverishly for two years only to be challenged dramatically by his assistant. The world of Mark Rothko comes alive in RED as we watch him create, contemplate, and confront his own demons and the changing world around him in this complex, mutli-layered play.
New Stage Theatre’s Artistic Director Francine Thomas Reynolds said: “I have been waiting for the opportunity to present the Tony Best Play award winner RED at New Stage Theatre since I first read it in 2011. “It is hard to resist a play that begins with the question, “What do you see?”, so when Betsy Bradley, Director of the Mississippi Museum of Art, approached me with the news that there was going to be a Rothko in the upcoming When Modern was Contemporary exhibit, I knew we had to make it happen. It is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to partner with the prestigious Mississippi Museum of Art, and I look forward to the many ancillary activities planned around the production of RED.”
New Stage is excited that the theatre’s own John Maxwell is on board to play this thrilling portrait of Mark Rothko and can’t wait for our audiences to be introduced to New York actor Cliff Miller, who has been cast as Rothko’s assistant, Ken. The play offers the opportunity for both actors to present “tour de force” performances.
New Stage Theatre presents RED April 12-24, 2016. Curtain times and dates for performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket prices are $28.00 with discounts available for students, senior citizens and groups. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, located inside the Jane Reid Petty Theatre Center, charged by phone by calling the theatre at (601) 948-3533 or ordered online at
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS DURING RED
Looking at Artists through Theatre
Friday, April 8, 2016
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM; MS Museum of Art - Bancorp South Classroom
New Stage Theatre, in partnership with the Mississippi Museum of Art, presents RED from April 12 – 24, a play examining the artist Mark Rothko in the setting of his studio. During our midday Members Preview of When Modern Was Contemporary: Selections from the Roy R. Neuberger Collection, New Stage Artistic Director Francine Reynolds is joined by the cast of the play to discuss the excitement and challenges of bringing an artist and their work to life for the stage. This conversation will be facilitated by Director of Engagement and Learning Daniel Johnson and will be followed by a Q&A. This program is sponsored by Trustmark. Free for attendees of the Members Preview (Free members, $20 non members).
The Museum’s Party of the (Mid) Century
Friday, April 8, 2016
7 PM (6 PM Sponsor Cocktail hour); MS Museum of Art
This Spring, the Museum presents an exhibition of work by 52 of the most iconic figures of Modern American art – from Jackson Pollock’s signature drips to Alexander Calder’s fantastical sculpture and Mark Rothko’s moving abstraction. This year’s annual Museum benefit is equally grand, inspired by Truman Capote’s infamous “Party of the Century” held some 50 years ago at the height of New York’s Modern art revolution. His black and white ball hosted the most glamorous of celebrities and party goers. The Museum’s Party of the (Mid) Century brings this legendary revelry into the contemporary space with a curated dinner, actors from New Stage Theatre’s production of RED, which brings to life the world of Mark Rothko, will present a scene from the production, music, signature cocktails from the state’s finest mixologists, and all the mystery of a first-class masquerade. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, and community outreach. Cost: $150 per person (patron and sponsor commitments also available).
Rothko Refractions
April 12-24, 2016
New Stage Theatre – Hewes Room
New Stage Theatre will present Rothko Refractions, an exhibition of 2-D visual art works inspired by the philosophy or process of artist Mark Rothko. Rothko Refractions will be displayed in the Hewes Room at New Stage Theatre during the staging of RED, a play which takes place in Mark Rothko’s studio and features only two actors, the artist and his assistant. This exhibit will showcase new works by Mississippi artists who continue to contemplate the impact of Mark Rothko’s work on the world.
Collectors Club - New Stage Theatre Reception and Performance of RED
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
6:30 PM; New Stage Theatre
This event is open to members of the Collectors Club. Visit to get involved. The first 50 people to sign up will enjoy a reception at New Stage Theatre, followed by a performance of RED, which brings to life the world of Mark Rothko. REDis being produced in partnership with the Mississippi Museum of Art’s exhibition When Modern Was Contemporary: Selections from the Roy R. Neuberger Collection. To sign up, please contact Ruthie Massey at or by calling (601)960-1515. The Collectors Club is sponsored by Butler Snow.
Actor Chat
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
New Stage Theatre - after the performance
Stay and meet the cast of RED after the performance. Audience members may ask questions of the actors, directors and designers in an informal setting. Daniel Johnson, Director of Engagement and Learning at the MS Art Museum, will be in attendance to demonstrate the painting techniques used in the production.
Discounts
As part of the partnership, the Mississippi Museum of Art and New Stage Theatre will offer deep discounts to ticket holders who see both the exhibition and the play. When patrons purchase tickets to either RED or When Modern Was Contemporary, they will receive instructions on how to redeem their discounted tickets at the partnering institution.
1100 Carlisle Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 948-3533
Sun / Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri / Sat12
Preview
7:30 p.m. / 13
Post Show Actor Chat
7:30
p.m. / 14
7:30 p.m. / 15
7:30 p.m. / 16
7:30 p.m.
17
2 p.m. / 18 / 19
7:30
p.m. / 20
Post Show Actor Chat
7:30
p.m. / 21
7:30 p.m. / 22
7:30 p.m. / 23
7:30 p.m.
24
2 p.m.
Where:
The Jane Reid Petty Theatre Center,
1100 Carlisle Street, Jackson MS 39202
Dates:
Preview: April 12
Open: April 13
Close:April 24
PerformanceTimes:
Tues. Preview: 7:30 pm
Tues. thru Sat.: 7:30 pm
Sundays: 2:00 pm
Tickets:
$28.00; seniors/students $22; group discounts available
Box Office:
Telephone: 601-948-3531
Online:
Email:
Hours: Mon.-Fri. from 10 am – 5 pm
Hours During Show:
Tues. Preview: 10 am -7:30
Tues. thru Fri.:10 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday:4 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday:1 pm - 2 pm
Tickets Online:
Tickets may be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (a per-ticket service fee of $3 applies to all online purchases)
Rush Tickets:
One hour prior to curtain for any performance, students with a current academic ID may purchase an available seat for $10. Limit one ticket per ID.
Information:
Call 601-948-3531 or visit New Stage online at
DirectorFrancine Thomas Reynolds
Stage ManagerElise McDonald
Scenic DesignerRichart Schug
Lighting DesignerBrent Lefavor
Costume DesignerLesley Raybon
PropertiesRichard Lawrence
Cast:
Rothko John Maxwell
Ken Cliff Miller