Performed in Red, written by John Logan & directed by J. Scott Lapp - Laguna Playhouse
Previews began June 10, 2026; opened June 13, 2026; closed June 28, 2026
Previews began June 10, 2026; opened June 13, 2026; closed June 28, 2026
Set in 1950s New York, a demanding Mark Rothko struggles with artistic integrity and his legacy while working on a lucrative commission, clashing with his idealistic young assistant, Ken, who challenges the mentor's view of art and life.
Written by John Logan
Directed by J. Scott Lapp
Scenic Designer - Stephen Gifford
Costume Designer - Dianne K. Graebner
Lighting Designer - Jared A. Sayeg
Sound Designer - Ian Scot Williams
Properties Designer - Kevin Williams
Production Stage Manager - Kyrsten Goodrich
Production Manager - Jordan Muller
Production Management Assistant - Devon Rieckhof
CAST
Rob Nagle - Rothko
James Hayden Rodriguez - Ken
Brian Wallace - Rothko (Understudy)
Coby Rogers - Ken (Understudy)
Directed by J. Scott Lapp
Scenic Designer - Stephen Gifford
Costume Designer - Dianne K. Graebner
Lighting Designer - Jared A. Sayeg
Sound Designer - Ian Scot Williams
Properties Designer - Kevin Williams
Production Stage Manager - Kyrsten Goodrich
Production Manager - Jordan Muller
Production Management Assistant - Devon Rieckhof
CAST
Rob Nagle - Rothko
James Hayden Rodriguez - Ken
Brian Wallace - Rothko (Understudy)
Coby Rogers - Ken (Understudy)
PRESS
- RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez - Broadway World
- RED is Now Playing at Laguna Playhouse - Broadway World
- Rob Nagle and James Hayden-Rodriguez on the Hard Truths of the Acting Grind and Why Likability Kills Creativity - Authority Magazine, Medium
REVIEWS
Scenic rendering by Stephen Gifford
Rothko costume rendering by Dianna Graebner
Ken costume rendering by Dianna Graebner
Rothko field trip to MOCA Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
First Day of Rehearsal - Coby Rogers, Kyrsten Goodrich, Rob Nagle, James Hayden Rodriguez, Brian Wallace & J. Scott Lapp
James Hayden Rodriguez
Coby Rogers
Brian Wallace
Stacey Nezda, Stephen Gifford, Jared A. Sayeg, Coby Rogers, James Hayden Rodriguez, J. Scott Lapp, Rob Nagle, Devon Rieckhof, Ian Scot Williams, Dianne K. Graebner & Kyrsten Goodrich (not pictured: Brian Wallace)
All production photos by Jason Niedle