I hate the word 'production'...it's a ceremony, it's a ritual...you should go out of the theatre stronger and more human than when you went in.
Ariane MnouchkineRead
Theatre is not supposed to represent psychology but passions, which is totally different. Its role is to represent the soul's different emotional states, and those of the mind, the world history.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Theatre expresses deep emotional experiences rather than strictly psychological analysis.
This quote emphasizes that the essence of theatre lies in conveying the powerful passions that define the human experience. Instead of simply portraying psychological states, theatre aims to reflect the multitude of emotional dimensions that make up the soul and connect to broader historical narratives, highlighting its role as an expressive art form.
Themes
TheatrePassionsEmotionsArtRepresentation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about the purpose of theatre in educational settings.
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