"Red" is an interesting play if you know/like the era of Mark Rothko, the painter. The lead actor in the Catco production was strong enough for the part, but the young aspiring artist was pretty good without being equally strong. Also, and this is no fault of the production, the insertion of the story about the tragic murder of the young artist's parents seemed melodramatic. I guess we were supposed to see that the meaning of a particular color can be very personal; but this was like hitting a nail with a sledgehammer. The set was perfect. It was an enjoyable evening. A general comment about theater in Columbus, Ohio: a real theater, instead of the inadequate and antiseptic Riffe Center, is sorely needed. Cincinnati has a fabulous theater, completely professional; this city is crying out for something of the same caliber.