Art historians, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, now say Vincent didn’t cut off his ear or kill himself, but took the blame to save others. “The hope is to dispel long-held myths, to clear Vincent’s reputation,” said playwright Joe Moody.

A Trailer from the Play

In the sold-out play, actor Jareth Zelmer triumphed in his role as Vincent van Gogh in what the script describes as a “modern dream,” fusing 19th century aesthetic with current times. Portraying fellow artist Paul Gauguin as Brian Lorenc from South Bend (now in Berrien Center). Margaret Thompson of Three Oaks (now of Chicago) portrayed Kate. From Saint Joseph was Meggie Anderson as Charissa, Mack Moody was the teenaged Bane. Mark Schreiber was Joseph Roulin. Kendall Smith of Three Oaks portrayed Johanna, Vincent’s sister-in-law.

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