This entry is about the plan for the play, Vincent’s Yellow. The Plan, like the play, like the book, has developed so naturally that it’s almost suspicious. Why suspicious? I never really feel like I’m planning. I just get ideas and they become plans. I’ll explain. I’ve always thought my play about Vincent and I […]
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Vincent’s Madness (It’s about time we talked about it) A month after Vincent recovered from the infamous ear incident in Arles at the end of 1888, the town got together and signed a petition to kick him out of Arles and send him to an asylum. Upon actually reading the petition, we find their accusations […]
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Arles. From my hotel window. Les Alyscamps. Butterfly in L’Espace Van Gogh sucks up yellow. (I had never really had the privilege to watch a butterfly drink!) The Langlois Bridge – take a closer look. (I’m sure I’m pronouncing it wrong)
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