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.
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I was raised to believe that other people's suffering was my responsibility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the moral obligation to care for others and acknowledges the interconnectedness of human experiences.
George C. Wolfe's quote reflects a deep-rooted belief in the importance of empathy and the moral responsibility we have towards the suffering of others. It suggests that our upbringing and values heavily influence our sense of duty in alleviating the pain of those around us, highlighting the interconnected nature of human experience and compassion.
Themes
ResponsibilitySufferingEmpathyCompassionInterconnectedness
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on community service, this quote can inspire volunteers to engage with those in need.
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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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One thing I tend to do is ask actors tons and tons of questions to try to get at what they're thinking but also to expose to them whatever box they've placed their characters in - to blow up that box so the journey can begin.
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