Readers of Michael McClureās playĀ GorfĀ may be reminded of Alfred JarryāsĀ Ubu Roi, even if dancing TV sets and the āMiddle Americanā protagonists Mert and Gert bring the surreal effect down to native ground. On another levelĀ GorfĀ is a ritual of regeneration, or, if you like, a kind of spiritualized Hellzapoppin. The āmurderedā Mert and Gert are reborn in the search for their child, the Shitfer, who disintegrated when āhurled through Time and Spaceā is resurrected as his discrete āpiecesā find and recognize their unity. And presiding over all is Gorf himselfāāthe flying purple phallus, the cosmic joke and life principle, āOur fantasies,ā McClure explains, āwhen they are enacted, open infinite doors. A play may help us be what we truly are by showing us the possibilities of action.ā And John Lion, who conceived and produced the widely acclaimed 1974 Magic Theater production of Gorf in San Francisco, adds in his introduction that āmanās capacity for renewal and rebirth is tied to his ability to remain in touch with his child self,ā With this in mind, Gorf is both a play and play itselfāāsatire and myth, married to frivolity and fable. This edition includes photographs by Ron Scherl from the original stage production.
This book title, Gorf (Play), ISBN: 9780811206129, by Michael McClure, published by New Directions (January 17, 1976) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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