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Quote by Richard Foreman

“I come from a tradition of Western culture, in which the ideal (my ideal) was the complex, dense, and 'cathedral-like' structure of the highly educated and articulate personality--a man or woman who carried inside themselves a personally constructed and unique version of the entire heritage of the West. [But now] I see within us all (myself included) there placement of complex inner density with a new kind of self--evolving under the pressure of information overload and the technology of the 'instantly available.'”

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Richard Foreman

Richard Foreman (born June 10, 1937) is an American avant-garde playwright, director, and founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater in New York City. Known for his fragmented narratives, surrealistic elements, and unconventional staging, Foreman has created over 50 plays that challenge traditional theater conventions. His work explores themes of consciousness, language, and perception. He has received numerous accolades, including a MacArthur Fellowship (1985) and an Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement (1992). Foreman is considered a pivotal figure in experimental theater, influencing generations of artists and scholars. Despite retiring from active production in 2018, his legacy continues to shape contemporary avant-garde performance. more

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