I always say it takes three weeks to know a character and three months to own it. And I think that's probably true of every theater artist. If you really want to see a performance of the show, wait three months.
Brian Stokes MitchellRead
That's the magic of art and the magic of theatre: it has the power to transform an audience, an individual, or en masse, to transform them and give them an epiphanal experience that changes their life, opens their hearts and their minds and the way they think.
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What this quote means
Art and theatre can profoundly change perspectives and lives.
In this quote, Brian Stokes Mitchell emphasizes the transformative power of art and theatre, suggesting that they can evoke deep emotional and intellectual responses from audiences. He highlights how these art forms can facilitate significant moments of realization or insight, known as epiphanies, that resonate deeply and alter one's understanding of life, ultimately enriching their emotional and intellectual experience.
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ArtTheatreTransformationEpiphanyAudience
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During a discussion about the impact of cultural events, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of the arts.
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