Smash “The Cost of Art” Recap
The cost of art is both a literal and figurative title. How much does art cost, as in a price tag, and how much does art cost, as in – what would you give up, change, demand to be a part of art?
Let’s tackle the literal sense first. Eileen has an original Degas that she’s trying to sell in order to raise $200,000 for her workshop. (She only has access to $8,000 because the rest is in escrow).But she can’t sell it because technically it’s not hers, it was a gift from Jerry who still technically owns it. Too bad, because the painting could get up to $400,000!
The figurative sense – at what personal cost will both Ivy and Karen be a part of “Marilyn”? Ivy is incredibly insecure of leading role in both the musical and in Derek’s life. Karen can’t fit in and although she manages to secure some help from ensemble members loyal to Ivy, what’s she willing to give up to fit in?
