A Weekend with Pablo Picasso
by Herbert Siguenza
“San Jose Stage’s production of “A Weekend with Pablo Picasso” is a delectable, 80-minute tour-de-force...”
in association with San Diego Repertory Theatre
San Jose Stage Company presents A Weekend with Pablo Picasso, by actor/writer Herbert Siguenza of the powerful and politically-renowned theatrical troupe Culture Clash.
Siguenza created the original play at San Diego Repertory (2011) and stars as Pablo Picasso, the most influential artist in modern history. Set in the 1957 artist's studio in southern France, the artist paints and speaks directly to the audience. Siguenza takes on the persona of Picasso, even in his art. Based upon the writings of Picasso, Siguenza creates six masterpieces live on stage each night of the performance.
"Six paintings in three days? Who do you think I am---Dali?" Picasso was the first rock-star artist-a ferocious pacifist, obsessive art maker, flamboyantly opinionated philosopher, and self-proclaimed clown. He relished his passionate views about love, death, war, beauty, eternity, and creativity. The Culture Clash artist, Siguenza's one-man show, will amaze and promises a weekend you will never forget.