FORGER by Simon Bowler Is The Next Virtual Play Reading on Sunday, July 5th at 8PM EST on Zoom



The JOCUNDA MUSIC, FILM & THEATRE FESTIVAL Presents a Virtual Play Reading of FORGER written by Simon Bowler and directed by Van Dirk Fisher on Zoom on SUNDAY, JULY 5TH @ 8 PM EST (U.S. and Canada).

In FORGER, which is based on a true story about Han Van Meegeren, who is under house arrest for treason for selling a Dutch national treasure painting by Vermeer to the Nazi leader, Hermann Goering. Han claims the painting is a forgery and to prove it he will paint another. The authorities give him six weeks to paint "Christ and the Scribes". Han recounts his transformation from idealistic student, to struggling artist, to wealthy forger, to traitor, to national hero. Ironically, his deepest desire is for the world to recognize his genius, but he must keep it one of the biggest secrets in art history.  His story exposes the contradictions of how we perceive and value art, in a tale so absurd and with a character so flawed, it can only be true.
The cast includes:  STEVE SHERMAN as Han Van Meegeren, CLAY VON CARLOWITZ as Theo Van Wijngaarden, KATIE OSBORN as Jo Van Meegeren, SAMAR EL-ZEIN as Inspector Helena Wooning and CHRIS SCARBOROUGH as Abraham Bradius, Hermann Goering, a Nazi Soldier and The Man, DOUG MACDOUGALL as Lt. Hess and the Radio Announcer, PHILIP BARTOFF as the Judge, ABIGAL ROWLAND as Anna Van Meegeren and Lotte.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Donation:  $15.00     Proceeds will benefit the Riant Theatre.


KATIE OSBORN as Jo Van Meegeren, the wife of Han Van Meegeren in FORGER

 CLAY VAN CARLOWITZ as Theo Van Wijngaarden, an Art Dealer in FORGER


SAMAR EL-ZEIN as Inspector Helena Wooning in FORGER

CHRIS SCARSBOROUGH as Art Dealer Abraham Bredius in FORGER

ABIGAIL ROWLAND as Anna Van Meegeren, the 1st wife of Han Van Meegeren in FORGER

DOUG MACDOUGALL as Lt. Hess in FORGER

There will be a TALK BACK afterwards with the Playwright and Cast after the reading. Van Dirk Fisher, Founder & Artistic Director of the Riant Theatre and producer of the JOCUNDA MUSIC, FILM & THEATRE FESTIVAL will be the moderator.



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