Serge invites his friend Marc over to see the painting that he just bought. Marc describes the painting as some white lines on a white background. He can’t believe that Serge spent 200,000 francs on it (the equivalent of approximately $70,000 USD today). Yvan, the third friend, says he likes the painting, at first. Eventually, Marc reveals the other reasons for his anger and what he thinks this purchase really means. 

Yasmina Reza has written a hilarious play about modern art and male friendship. The characters joke and laugh with each other but then really open up. At 90 minutes, it would still be nice to have an intermission. Join the Pro-Intermission movement here.

Chad Bay is great as Serge, who truly wants to share the grandeur of the painting with the others. Justin Albinder (The Lord of the Rings) is hilarious as Marc, who is shocked and amazed by the purchase. Eduardo Curley is suberb as Yvan, who finds himself in the middle trying to please both of them in a George Constanza style. 

Cost of a ticket: $36

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It +

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for ‘Art’ – A Comedy through June 1st! 

Quinn Delaney