Arianna Rose writes about historical figures so well and infuses her plays with so much imagination and theatricality. This latest drama about brothers J.C. and Frank Leyendecker, the former the creator of the famous illustrations of the Arrow Collar Man some one hundred years ago, the latter also a famous but tortured illustrator, focuses on their struggles in business and family matters. Frank is basically pushed aside by his family, but mostly by Charles Beach, the model for the Arrow Collar Man, whose brash personality causes friction and more between the brothers. It's a sad, beautifully written story.

Arianna Rose lovingly resurrects the all-but-forgotten story of illustrator Frank Leyendecker and his better-known brother J.C. (creator of the advertising icon the Arrow Collar Man) in this heartbreaking historical play. Like any complicated life, so many themes interlock, including sexual conflict, spiraling substance abuse, sibling love and rivalry, emotional betrayal, and most of all the sanctity of art. This atmospheric play is so visually imaginative on the page, one can clearly envision how it will come alive on stage.

Stunning play! I had the privilege of seeing this play developed in my writers group. It has a lot to say about art and the nature of artists as well as compelling themes of addiction, family and the imagination. Fascinating characters that are neither good nor bad, just strikingly human. Unapologetically theatrical. You can literally see the play as you read it. You definitely should read this play! Highly recommend.