Play Reading of “A Part of the Noise” – Based on the Life and Times of Franz Kline

Join us on Monday, November 17th 7PM EST at the Theater for the New City for a reading of A Part of the Noise – Based on the life and times of Franz Kline. A production by Carl Kline, directed by Joe Battista.

The year is 1959, and Franz’s art dealer, Sidney Janis, refuses to include his new color abstractions in an upcoming one-man show. Franz wants to include two new ones and Sidney threatens that if he does, this will be his last show at his gallery. Later, at the Cedar Tavern, Franz’s interview with young art critic Artie Mendelbaum starts a roller coaster ride of stories, surprises, and a cavalcade of emotions ranging from grief to laughter.

The show at Sidney’s gallery presents a twist involving his biggest collector, a couple of disguises, and Sidney.