(New York): (Living Theatre), (1951).            

 

Octavo, 16 unstapled pages. First edition, original program booklet for the initial season of works performed by Judith Malina and Julian Beck's Living Theatre, in their first performance space, the Cherry Lane Theatre (they had performed previously under the name Living Theater in their own apartment). Includes Malina's "Notes on a Solemn Play" for both Picasso's ‘Desire’ and Eliot's ‘Sweeney Agonistes,’ as well as text by William Carlos Williams and a one-page response by John Cage to a request for a manifesto about music. Also included are cast biographies and production credits for the season's shows. This and other early Living Theatre printed materials were designed by Ray Johnson. In fine condition, with a design by Picasso on the front wrapper.

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