The Beard is a 1965 American stage play by Michael McClure. The play was frequently the subject of legal action due to profane language and simulated sexual acts.
The play has two characters, Billy the Kid and Jean Harlow. It was filmed by Andy Warhol starring Gerard Malanga and Mary Woronov.
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.
References
- "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
- The Beard at Michaelmcclure.com
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