I fell in love with the whole ritual. The lights going down, the curtain going up, telling a story to a large group of people in the dark. It was one of those moments where you think, 'I can do that.' You're in control on stage. And I love telling the whole story in one fell swoop. With movies, you never think, 'I nailed it.' In theater you get to go back and do it again, which to me is much more satisfying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Theater offers immediate control and repetition that movies lack, providing deep satisfaction.
- In plain terms
- Theater is more satisfying than movies because you can repeat and control the performance.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek mediums that allow for iteration and live connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value in a medium?
- Does control make work better?
Another view
Movies offer different rewards like permanence and editing control.
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