I think theatre should always be somewhat suspect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Theatre should challenge audiences and remain suspicious.
- In plain terms
- Theatre should make people question and doubt.
- What can you take from it?
- Art should provoke suspicion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should theatre challenge?
- Why be suspicious?
Another view
Suspicion might alienate some viewers.
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