cleveland PUBLIC theatre presents THE BUCKTOOTHED F△GG⊙T (or THE NIJINSKY INCANTATION) By Ray Caspio<https://www.raycaspio.com/> January 19, 2025 - January 26, 2025 This durational performance installation is born from automatic writings recorded on a wall in artist Ray Caspio’s studio during their 18-month pandemic lockdown. Undoing, unraveling, shedding the veneer, the cocoon, built around all that they are. A transmutation of sexuality. An autobiography in dream. A communal incantation brought to life through homoerotic paintings, text, audio, video, photography, and what the space inspires you to leave behind. Ray’s shapeshifting presence is the nexus of this explorable, living art experience. The performance and space are an ongoing intuitive painting influenced by who and what is present, and the societal moment we find ourselves in. For more information click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/the-bucktoothed-f%e2%96%b3gg%e2%8a%99t-or-the-nijinsky-incantation/>. RULES OF THE SPACE: PLEASE READ BEFORE ENTERING Welcome! You’re considering entering the world of THE BUCKTOOTHED F△GG⊙T. Here is what you need to know before making the choice to enter the space, in order for us to be free within the space. If you’re unable to consent, thank you for your interest, but this piece is not for you. MASK. You will wear an N95, KN95, or surgical mask over your mouth and nose at all times so the performer may work unmasked. N95 masks are provided, if needed. ILLNESS. If you’ve been sick within the past 10 days, please do not enter. PHONES. Turn off or silence your cell phone and electronic devices. Allow yourself to completely enter another realm. No photos, video, or audio recording of any kind are permitted. WEAPONS. No weapons of any kind are permitted in the space ADULTS ONLY. You must be 18 or older to enter. This work contains depictions of nudity, sexuality, and violence. ARCHIVES. This communal space may be professionally recorded for archival, promotional, future works, and funding purposes. You consent to the use of your voice, image, and images or text you leave in the space for these purposes. This event is free and not ticketed, except during Soft Launch<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/soft-launch-2025/>, when EVERY TICKET is “Choose What You Pay” and will be offered online, over the phone, and at the Box Office. For performances outside of Soft Launch, you will be required to sign a guest book with your name and email address and then directed to the performance location.