Art is violent. To be decisive is violent. ... To place a chair at a partial angle on the stage destroys every other possible choice, every other option.
Anne BogartRead
In the theatre we reach out and touch the past through literature, history and memory so that we might receive and relive significant and relevant human qualities in the present and then pass them on to future generations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Theatre connects present experiences with historical and literary elements, enriching our understanding of humanity across time.
Anne Bogart's quote emphasizes the power of theatre as a medium that allows us to connect with the past through various forms of storytelling. By engaging with literature, history, and memory, theatre helps us to experience essential human qualities in the present, reinforcing their significance and ensuring that these lessons and insights are transmitted to future generations.
Themes
TheatreArtHistoryHuman QualitiesMemoryLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of preserving cultural heritage, one could reference this quote.
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