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Richard Foreman

American playwright (1937-2025) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 87

Richard Foreman was an American avant-garde experimental playwright, director, and the founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater. Though highly original and singular, his work was influenced by Bertolt Brecht, Gertrude Stein, The Living Theatre, Surrealism and Dada.

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Guggenheim Fellowship
MacArthur Fellows Program
Star on Playwrights' Sidewalk
Obie Award

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In the writing of his scripts the Dada cut-up technique was used.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2025 · aged 87

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