Theatre of Cruelty: Spurt of Blood by Antonin Artaud | Zhang's Theatrical Portfolio

Theatre of Cruelty: Spurt of Blood by Antonin Artaud | Zhang's Theatrical Portfolio

Introduction:
I'm thrilled to present "Spurt of Blood," an immersive theatrical experience that delves into the enigmatic world of Antonin Artaud. In this performance, we aim to explore the depths of human emotion and the raw power of theater.

Background:
"Spurt of Blood" is a groundbreaking theater piece created by the renowned French playwright, Antonin Artaud. This avant-garde masterpiece challenges traditional storytelling and instead focuses on symbolism, emotions, and inner turmoil. Artaud's "Theatre of Cruelty" seeks to confront the audience with the depths of their own consciousness, taking them on a visceral and thought-provoking journey.

Our production team has worked tirelessly to capture the essence of Artaud's vision. Through a series of symbolic movements, contortions, gestures, and physical expressions, we aim to convey the climaxes and impulses of inner emotions. We push the boundaries of the Theatre of Cruelty not only to shock and stimulate the senses but to open a direct connection with our audience, allowing them to receive emotions and thoughts from within.

At the end of the performance, we took a bow while maintaining direct eye contact with the audience, pushing them to endure the cruelty of the experience until the very end.

Meet the Production Team:

Director: Zhang Junping
Assistant Director: Zhang Qianfan

Main Cast:
Young Man: Zhang Qianfan
Young Girl: Liu Jingwen
Warrior: Chen Haonan
Prostitute: Zhao Xiaoyan
Wet Nurse: Yu Huiyi
Priest: Xiao Yao

The production was performed in October 2022 at the Black Box Theater of the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Video Editor: Zhang Qianfan