Modigliani
by Dennis Mcintyre
What readers are saying
Readers love 'Modigliani' for its engaging storytelling and vibrant character portrayals. The play captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression, drawing praise for its artistic merit.
Synopsis
With parts for 6 males and 1 female.
In 1916, unable to sell his paintings and unable to work, Modigliani decides to leave Paris.
A robbery attempt, aided by his painter/friends Turillo and Soutine fails and he seeks money from Zbo, his agent, who informs him he's about to meet Cheron, an influential art dealer.
Modigliani's poet/mistress, Beatrice Hastings, tries to convince him to meet Cheron himself.
Frightened of failure, he finally agrees only to discover Zbo has given away his best painting.
His meeting with Cheron is a disaster and, in a rage, he slashes his paintings and attempts to destroy all the work in his studio.
Beatrice prevents this and forces him to realize the paintings are his life.
Left alone with no possibilities for success, Modigliani begins work again on a self portrait.
Press Reviews
"A wild, funny and moodily provocative play...raffish and richly atmospheric."
— New York Daily News
"One of the most enthralling dramas in years...wonderfully exciting in the varied richness of its texture."
— New York Post
Publication
Modigliani is a American play written by Dennis Mcintyre and published by Samuel French in New York (1980).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Revised
Samuel French · 1980 · 88 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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