The Pornographer

When real-life artist, Egon Schiele, is charged with raping and kidnapping of a young girl, his trial becomes a landmark and his artwork is deemed pornography. Charged with immoral and depraved behavior, Egon fights for his freedom. His ordeal places him, his art and his lifestyle with his girlfriend, Wally, on trial. The court case calls into question Egon's radical upbringing and his development as an artist. Will he be erased or will he draw freely?

Cast: 
EGON SCHIELE: Austrian painter, 16-19 years-old; a latter-day James Dean, muscular, thin, innocent, striking, and sexy. WALLY (VALERIE) NEUZIL: Early 30’s- model, prostitute, lover, 13 years Egon’s senior; she thinks her body is her prop- a modern cougar. JUDGE: 40’s- in a heavy long white wig (double cast) PROFESSOR GRIEPENKERL: 40’s- Vienna Academy professor (double cast) GUSTAV KLIMT: Late 40’s- famous Austrian painter wears a caftan. TATJANA VON MOSSING: Early Teens- naïve, poverty-struck girl with a squash
Authors: 
Kirt Shineman