The Forger's Apprentice - The Musical by Mark Forgy, Kevin Bowen and C. S. McNerlin
Full musical production The Art of Elmyr de Hory
The Park Theater Company presented the world premiere of THE FORGER’S APPRENTICE - THE MUSICAL by Mark Forgy, Kevin Bowen, and C. S. McNerlin with additional music by Martha Davis at the Sabes JCC Theatre (4330 South Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park 55416) June 11 - 21, 2015. This new musical is based on the story of an unlikely friendship between a young man from Minnesota and an artist with a secretive life and dubious past as an international art forger. THE FORGER’S APPRENTICE - THE MUSICAL offers a unique behind-the-curtain view of de Hory’s Kafka-meets-Marx Brothers world of art, deception, misplaced trust, betrayal, greed, money, and the search for truth by his friend and protégé.
THE STORY: It is a tale based on a true story, a coming-of-age adventure of Mark Forgy, a young Minnesotan who flees conformity during the turbulent 60s and embarks on a quest of self-discovery by going to Europe. There, on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza, his fortunes change as he becomes tied to a man with a mysterious past, and the unlikely bond between Mark and Elmyr de Hory transforms his life forever. This touching play weaves art, deception, illusion, humor, tragedy and hope in storytelling at its lyrical best.
We invite everyone to join us at The Forger's Apprentice – The Musical on our Facebook page for photos and updates about our play. CREDITS:
James J. McDonough Jr., Ph.D. Producer/Production Manager
Mark Forgy, Kevin Bowen & C. S. McNerlin Script Writers
Kevin Bowen & C. S. McNerlin Music/Lyrics
Martha Davis Orchestration & Additional Music
Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha Director
Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell Musical Director/Accompanist
Tim Colby Set Designer/Stage Manager
Robert Yarwood Costumer
Cast:
THE ART OF ELMYR DE HORY exhibit was held in conjunction with THE FORGER’S APPRENTICE - THE MUSICAL featuring a series of lithographs by Elmyr de Hory, the world's most talented and most successful art forger during the mid-20th century. For over 20 years his bogus masterpieces filtered into prestigious collections on five continents. A selection of his prints, in the styles of many of the greatest modern masters, such as Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Renoir, Signac, and others, were showcased in this exhibit at the Sabes JCC, June 1 - 25, 2015.
Full musical production The Art of Elmyr de Hory
The Park Theater Company presented the world premiere of THE FORGER’S APPRENTICE - THE MUSICAL by Mark Forgy, Kevin Bowen, and C. S. McNerlin with additional music by Martha Davis at the Sabes JCC Theatre (4330 South Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park 55416) June 11 - 21, 2015. This new musical is based on the story of an unlikely friendship between a young man from Minnesota and an artist with a secretive life and dubious past as an international art forger. THE FORGER’S APPRENTICE - THE MUSICAL offers a unique behind-the-curtain view of de Hory’s Kafka-meets-Marx Brothers world of art, deception, misplaced trust, betrayal, greed, money, and the search for truth by his friend and protégé.
THE STORY: It is a tale based on a true story, a coming-of-age adventure of Mark Forgy, a young Minnesotan who flees conformity during the turbulent 60s and embarks on a quest of self-discovery by going to Europe. There, on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza, his fortunes change as he becomes tied to a man with a mysterious past, and the unlikely bond between Mark and Elmyr de Hory transforms his life forever. This touching play weaves art, deception, illusion, humor, tragedy and hope in storytelling at its lyrical best.
We invite everyone to join us at The Forger's Apprentice – The Musical on our Facebook page for photos and updates about our play. CREDITS:
James J. McDonough Jr., Ph.D. Producer/Production Manager
Mark Forgy, Kevin Bowen & C. S. McNerlin Script Writers
Kevin Bowen & C. S. McNerlin Music/Lyrics
Martha Davis Orchestration & Additional Music
Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha Director
Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell Musical Director/Accompanist
Tim Colby Set Designer/Stage Manager
Robert Yarwood Costumer
Cast:
- Zakary Thomas Morton
- Rhett Romsaas
- Yvonne Freese
- Robert Krueger
- Todd Bruse
- Sarah Shervey
- Joseph Kastner
- Meri Golden
- Ricardo Riley
THE ART OF ELMYR DE HORY exhibit was held in conjunction with THE FORGER’S APPRENTICE - THE MUSICAL featuring a series of lithographs by Elmyr de Hory, the world's most talented and most successful art forger during the mid-20th century. For over 20 years his bogus masterpieces filtered into prestigious collections on five continents. A selection of his prints, in the styles of many of the greatest modern masters, such as Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Renoir, Signac, and others, were showcased in this exhibit at the Sabes JCC, June 1 - 25, 2015.
