Unfinished Works

Unfinished Works

Have you ever felt like your work isn’t authentic? That what you’re doing is to please others and not your true self? Thomas De Angelis explores these themes in his new drama Unfinished Works.

This stage play is about a famous and successful artist, Frank Ralcoh, who is always painting and creating new works. One day she finds herself unable to paint, which leads her into a state of panic, believing her work has been meaningless.

De Angelis professes he has no history with visual art nor is he an authority when it comes to the subject, yet he chose to write about it because he thought it would be the easiest to relate to.

“I’ve confessed to the cast, I don’t love visual art,” said De Angelis.

“What I can relate to [is] that idea [of how] you throw your entire self [into a project], and you’re not sure if the message you want to get across isn’t getting across. What we do as artists isn’t paying as much [as other professions]. The idea [that] it might all be for nothing is terrifying.”

None of his plays have anything in common except for one factor – there is always one character who has the desire to do something with their lives. Although the topic may be a bit deep, De Angelis ensures the play still has its humorous bits to keep the audience happy.

The play is 90 minutes with no interval. (AMal)

Mar 23–Apr 2, 7.30pm. Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, cnr City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale. $25-$35. Tickets & info: seymourcentre.com or 02 9351 7940 (box office)

 

BY ATHINA MALLIS

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