Break of Day
by Stephen Fife


Synopsis
A play about Van Gogh’s life from the time he worked in the coal mines as an apprentice preacher through the time of his father’s death.
It’s about family relationships, genius, passion and its toll both on the passionate artist and those around him.
Press Reviews
"The interesting and not altogether familiar subject matter makes for a fine new chapter in a book we thought we'd already read." - Backstage West"Stephen Fife’s play, Break of Day, takes a look at the man behind the paintings. Instead of analyzing the paintings, Fife puts the focus on the painter and creates a play with meaning and beauty. Fife’s script was marterfully created. With clever dialogue, he tells a tale of a tortured soul’s confusion without letting Van Gogh’s inner conflicts become boringly obvious to the audience."
— Entertainment Today
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Theo Van Gogh Male, 25-32 |
Thomas (coalminer) & REVEREND PETERSON - Male, 35-45 |
Pastor Theodorus Van Gogh Male, 58-65 |
Vincent Van Gogh Male, 30-35 |
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Publication
Break of Day is a play written by Stephen Fife and published by Samuel French (2014).
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Samuel French · 2014
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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