Theatre Piece

Theatre Piece

1980 · 1 min

Through "solipsistic, demiurgic actions," Sherman leaves his imprint on the theater world. He sits in a seat in the audience, occupies a chair onstage and stands at the door of the theater. Becoming transparent, he leaves his trace everywhere.

Directed by Stuart Sherman

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