A handful of works in history have had a direct impact on social policy: one or two works of Dickens, some of Zola, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and, in modern drama, Larry Kramer's 'The Normal Heart.'
Tony KushnerRead
God knows I've had productions where there were actors in my plays who were making more money per week than I was.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the disparity in compensation between playwrights and actors, emphasizing the struggle of creative professionals.
Tony Kushner's quote reflects the often overlooked reality of the theater world, where writers and playwrights, despite having created the foundation of the production, may earn significantly less than the actors who perform their works. This serves as a commentary on the value placed on different roles within the arts and the economic challenges faced by those who craft stories.
Themes
TheaterPlaywrightActorsDisparityArtCompensation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the financial struggles of theater, one might cite Tony Kushner's quote to illustrate the challenges that playwrights face.
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