Cultural Center Offers Groves’ One Night Only Encore Performance of “Vincent van Gogh”
By special arrangement between the two theatres, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Groves Cabin Theatre create special encore performance at the Blak Box Theatre
JOSHUA TREE, CA – Due to sold-out performances, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Groves Cabin Theatre have arranged a special encore performance of the original play “Vincent van Gogh” at the Blak Box Theatre for one-night only this Saturday.
This original drama on the life of the renowned Dutch painter has been a six or seven year labor of love for playwright Trost-Becker. Long an admirer of Van Gogh’s paintings—and an artist herself—she has done extensive research into his history, and her play, based on information recorded in his journals and letters to his brother Theo, reflects many facets of his life—his passion for art, his love of God, his quest for the love of a woman, his rejections and disappointments, his loss of faith in the God he so desperately wished to serve, and ultimately, the loss of his sanity and will to live. “I have always been touched by his sadness and his continual attempts to follow his preacher father into the clergy,” declares the playwright, who also directs the production.
Highly regarded Coachella Valley actor Lloyd Steele is featured in the role of Vincent, and cast members Marcel Becker, Joy Groves, Anja Homburg, Krista Kanuch, Rebecca T. Tenish, and Jeff Wood ably support his demanding performance. Joi Becker has created Vincent’s makeup, Wendy Cohen the sound design, and Linney Gillam is in charge of lights and sound. The set is embellished by copies of several paintings from the Impressionist era painted by playwright/director Trost-Becker.
“Vincent van Gogh” will play for one more night only on Saturday evening, June 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the newly renovated Blak Box Theatre, located directly behind the historic Hi-Desert Playhouse at 61231 Hwy 62, Joshua Tree, CA 92252. Tickets are $14 adults and $12 seniors, children and military. To order tickets, call the Box Office at 366-3777 to talk to a “live” person, or order tickets online at www.hidesertculturalcenter.com using the new, easy to use Vendini ticketing system.
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