Every play is rhythmic control. If you want an audience to go on a journey, it's rhythmic control. You're crafting when they lean in, when they push back, when they breathe, when they surrender.
George C. WolfeRead
At the end of the day, 'Shuffle Along' is about people coming together and making something extraordinary - and history not necessarily being kind to them. It's about the love of necessarily being kind to them. It's about the love of doing, regardless of the consequences.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of collaboration and creativity, regardless of the outcome or historical judgment.
In this quote, George C. Wolfe reflects on the essence of the musical 'Shuffle Along', emphasizing that it represents a collective effort by individuals to create something remarkable. He suggests that while history may not always remember their contributions kindly, the true value lies in the passion and love for the act of creation itself, independent of potential consequences.
Themes
CollaborationCreativityLoveConsequencesHistory
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about teamwork, you might say, 'As George C. Wolfe noted, it's about people coming together to create something extraordinary.'
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I think I am the first person of color to direct a major white play on Broadway. In 1993? That's astounding to me. And horrifying to me.
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