THE ARTAUD DIPTYCH. Bone

The Tank, New York City

THE ARTAUD DIPTYCH consists of two new plays (Artaud/Van Gogh & Bone) which are written by two prolific Greek playwrights, Ioli Andreadi & Aris Asproulis, inspired by the life and work of the groundbreaking artist and thinker of the 20th century Antonin Artaud.

Artaud is the writer, poet, dramatist, essayist, actor and theatre director of Greek descent, widely recognized as one of the major figures of the 20th century theatre and the European avant-garde, known for his raw, surreal and transgressive themes and for his defining influence on American culture: Jim Morrison put Artaud's ideas into practice in the music and live rituals he staged at Doors’ concerts; Susan Sontag explains that Artaud's influence was so radical that the recent American theater can be divided into two eras: pre-Artaud and post-Artaud. With THE ARTAUD DIPTYCH show he returns to the stage for the last time, giving the performance of his life. His goal is to lead us from the deep, personal darkness of pain, injustice and hypocrisy to the pure and redemptive light, where the Great Law of the Heart reigns.

In the first play of THE ARTAUD DIPTYCH entitled ""Artaud / Van Gogh"" the role of Antonin Artaud is performed by the excellent American actor Gene Gillette and in the second play entitled ""Bone"" the role of Antonin Artaud is performed by the popular Greek actor Gerasimos Gennatas while with him on stage is the great Greek musician-performer George Palamiotis.

THE ARTAUD DIPTYCH is presented in the Tank Theatre with the kind sponsorship of “The George & Victoria Karelia Foundation”, the kind support of “The J. F. Costopoulos Foundation” and “The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation” and under the auspices of “The Consulate General of Greece in New York”.

Video trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EONz-xo7Sw

Crew

Direction: Ioli Andreadi

Original Plays: Ioli Andreadi & Aris Asproulis

Translation in English: Ioli Andreadi

Set Design: Dimitra Liakoura

Lighting Design: Sakis Birbilis

Original music: George Palamiotis (Bone) & Erato Kremmida (Artaud / Van Gogh)

Costumes Design: Kostantinos Kaspiris (Bone) & Dimitra Liakoura (Artaud / Van Gogh)

Photographer: Kiki Papadopoulou

Video Trailer: Michael Mavromoustakos

Production Manager: Orestis Tatsis

Partners:

REON non-profit artistic company, The Art Theatre Karolos Koun

THE ARTAUD DIPTYCH is published by Kapa Publishing House in a bilingual Greek/English edition

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times.