Richard Foreman

Richard Foreman (1938–2025) was an eminent United States figure whose career in literature left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Richard exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Richard Foreman was an American avant-garde experimental playwright, director, and the founder of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater. Though highly original and singular, his work was influenced by Bertolt Brecht, Gertrude Stein, The Living Theatre, Surrealism and Dada. In the writing of his scripts the Dada cut-up technique was used....

The passing of Richard Foreman on 2025-01-04 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.