The Beard (play)
The Beard is a 1965 American stage play by Michael McClure.[1] The play was frequently the subject of legal action due to profane language and simulated sexual acts.[2][3]
The play has two characters, Billy the Kid and Jean Harlow. It was filmed by Andy Warhol starring Gerard Malanga and Mary Woronov.[4]
The play was performed in New York Off-Broadway in 1967–68 and the production received two Obie Awards. Jim Morrison was an admirer of the play and came close to starring in a film production of the play produced by Elliott Kastner.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Michael McClure – The Beard and Beast Language". The Allen Ginsberg Project. 21 October 2017.
- ^ "What is the Beard Case?" (PDF). History of Rights.
- ^ Sova, Dawn B (2004). Banned plays: censorship histories of 125 stage dramas. p. 12-14.
- ^ Andy Warhol, Michael McClure and The Beard at Warholstars
- ^ Hopkins, Jerry; Sugerman, Daniel (1981). No one here gets out alive. p. 207.
External links
[edit]- The Beard at Michaelmcclure.com
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