Hamilton Gibson Productions presents the play “Red” (in rep with the play The Rembrandt) at the Coolidge Theatre of the Deane Center.

Red is presented on the following dates and times:  September 25, 26, October 1, 3 and 4, 2026.

Sponsored by Well Crafted Labs, Bill & Peggi Yacovissi, and Kate Black *This show is not appropriate for children.

Two men. One studio. A clash of generations.

A play about the real artist Mark Rothko and his fictional assistant Ken. Viewed through the lens of Ken, we witness Rothko at the pinnacle of his creativity, but struggling through the creation of a series of large paintings, commissioned by New York’s new Four Seasons Restaurant. The two men–older and younger–challenge each other to ask big questions about art: what it takes to create it and what its role should be in the world. Based on a series of real events, Red takes a compelling look at the ever-changing relationship between an artist and his creations. In rep with The Rembrandt. (Due to language and subject matter this play is not appropriate for children.)