Today, more than ever, we need an authentic theatre. One that combats deception, misinformation and distraction. But what does such a theatre look like? And how can it be created?Let’s start with a seemingly straightforward question.“What is theatre?”
Once again, I’m in rehearsal and there’s a delay as an actor stops midline and says, “Why do I say this? I just can’t wrap my head around it. What is the character’s motivation?” While the cast waits, the actor and director analyze beats, given circumstances, affective memories, and what-ifs.
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