For those interested, or for those who feel like they are struggling with this week’s writing prompt, here is more Artaud, from the same book, Theater and Its Double, the Preface (not required reading – just FYI):
http://artsci.wustl.edu/~marton/Artaud.html
And here is former student Rik Kedziorski’s “The Theater of Cruelty Handbill”
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT
I, ______________________________________________ (“Participant”), acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to engage the artistic vision of ________________________________________________(“Artist”).
I AM AWARE THAT THIS WORK OF ART IS HAZARDOUS AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THIS WORK WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
I verify this statement by placing my initials here:________________
Parent or Guardian’s initials (if under 18):_____________________
As consideration for being permitted by the Artist, the State of California (“State”), the County of __________________________(the “County”), and any lessor of the theater premises (“Lessor”), to participate in these activities and use the theater premises and facilities, I forever release the Artist, the State, the County, the Lessor, any affiliated artists or organization, and their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my apprehension of this piece, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to this piece or not, and however caused, by any Releasee, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the piece. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE ARTIST, THE STATE, THE COUNTY, AND THE LESSOR, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
PARTICIPANT/RELEASOR Signature _____________________________
Address:______________________________________________
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOU AND YOUR PARENT OR
GUARDIAN MUST SIGN AND INITIAL THIS FORM WHERE INDICATED.
If Signed by Parent or Guardian: I verify that the dangers of the theater and the significance of this Release and Waiver were explained to the Participant and that the Participant understood them.
PARENT OR GUARDIAN ________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Executed at _____________, California on ___________________ , 20__
CFSA release & waiver form (rev. 2006 (rev. 2011))