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Theresa Rebeck Quotes

American - Playwright | February 19, 1958 -

The myth that theater isn't for everybody is total nonsense. In the 18th and 19th centuries, everybody in America used to go to the theater all the time. The shows they went to see were big, crazy melodramas that had careening storylines and houses burning down and pretty girls in danger and comedy and death and destruction.

Time Death Crazy Comedy America Go

Theater can be elusive and poetic, but it doesn't thrive when it doesn't reach an audience.

Reach Thrive Audience Elusive Poetic

Theater is a public space. It is a spectacular space. It is a gathering place.

Space Place Gathering Theater Public

I think it goes without saying that young would-be playwrights in developmental workshops should be so lucky as to write plays as good as 'Waiting for Godot,' 'Uncle Vanya' or 'King Lear,' none of which would have existed without a decent plot.

Good King Waiting Saying Think

Obviously, a theatrical masterpiece needs more than a plot; many television shows are nothing but plot, and it is doubtful that they will stand the test of time. But I also don't think that making fun of plot or acting like we're all somehow 'above' structure is such a good idea.

Good Time Fun Think Stand Acting

I seem to be constantly confronted by theater professionals who are more or less annoyed by the prospect of structure.

More Structure Seem Annoyed Prospect

That stupid postmodern emphasis on image over content has slammed us right into a dramaturgy that willfully leaves the audience behind and then resents the fact that they don't 'get it.'

Stupid Right Over Image Content Us

Sometimes I feel that my job on earth is to put Julie White through horrible things, watch her writhe and then recover.

Job Feel White Earth Sometimes Her

I have huge admiration for Jesus Christ and for his incredible compassion for all people.

Compassion People Jesus Christ Christ

Part of the problem with producing contemporary political theater in America today is that many theaters don't have flexibility or resources, be it hiring a lot of actors or staging a work that might be tough for some audience and board members.

Work Today Tough Political Problem

Some of my family goes back a long way in Denver.

Family Long Back Way Long Way Some

Denver's commitment to giving contemporary storytellers the stage is crucial to the American theater. That's something embraced by 'Smash.' We should be telling our own stories.

Commitment American Giving Stage Own

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