In 1945, Han van Meegeren had to prove he did not sell a Vermeer painting to the Nazi party. He had to prove he forged it.
A true story of deception and justice after World War II in 11:11 Theatre Company’s production of The Master Forger.
Not only does The Master Forger by David Wiener tell Han van Meegeren’s true story using vibrant characters, it also reveals the secrets of the art of forgery. In the war-shattered 1945 Amsterdam, van Meegeren, an obscure art dealer, sells a Vermeer that ends up in the hands of Hermann Göring and is discovered after the war ends. Charged by the victorious Allies with treason for selling a cultural treasure to the Nazis, van Meegeren must support his claim that the painting was not a Vermeer but rather his own creation. Wiener’s script goes into fascinating detail as van Meegeren must attempt to recreate another forgery or face the gallows. A cast of memorable characters, including Göring himself, combined with Brian Tuttle’s intimate directing style makes The Master Forger a production not to be missed.
Art and history enthusiasts alike will love The Master Forger!
Info and Tickets
http://www.1111theatre.com/the-master-forger.html
January 28 & 29 @ 8pm
January 30 @ 3pm
February 3, 4, & 5 @ 8pm
$17 general admission
$15 students and seniors
The Factory Theatre
791 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
http://www.thefactorytheatre.org
Director
Brian Tuttle
Assistant Director
Melanie Garber
Stage Manager
Noah Tobin
Lighting Designer
Marry Ellen Stebbins
http://www.maryellenstebbinsdesign.com
Assistant Lighting Designer
Gary Slootskiy
Poster Art
Carrie Drzik
Set Designer
Caitlin Fergus
Dramaturg
Jessie Baxter
Costume Designer
Mikey DiLoreto
Cast
Han van Meegeren Jack Schultz
Lyster John Geoffrion
Elise Hougen Lauren Eicher
De Reinsleer Tony Dangerfield
Major Jones David Rogers
Göring / Judge Boll Andy Crane
Girl Gabriella Ciambrone
