Richard Foreman's Ontological-Hysteric Theater at Festival d'Automne
Richard Foreman, founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater in 1968, is a pivotal figure in American theater. He presented his play Pearls for Pigs at the Théâtre de Gennevilliers as part of the Festival d'Automne. Currently, he is preparing Benita Canova. Foreman aims to engage with cultural heritage, including concepts of God and eroticism, not to create forceful works but to establish a space where delicate and transparent experiences can occur.
Key facts
- Richard Foreman founded the Ontological-Hysteric Theater in 1968.
- He is considered an essential artist in the American theatrical landscape.
- He presented Pearls for Pigs at the Théâtre de Gennevilliers.
- The presentation was part of the Festival d'Automne.
- He is currently preparing Benita Canova.
- Foreman wishes to play with cultural heritage, including notions of God and eroticism.
- He uses his strength to create a space for delicate and transparent things.
- The source is from artpress, May 1998.
Entities
Artists
- Richard Foreman
Institutions
- Ontological-Hysteric Theater
- Théâtre de Gennevilliers
- Festival d'Automne
- artpress
Locations
- Gennevilliers
- France
Sources
- artpress —