But in the next world I shan't be doing music, with all the striving and disappointments. I shall be being it.
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRead
There is a kind of classlessness in the theater. The rehearsal pianist, the head carpenter, the stage manager, the star of the show-all are family.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Theater unites people of different roles, creating a sense of family among them.
In this quote, John Kander expresses the unique atmosphere of the theater where individuals, regardless of their position or status, come together to collaborate and support one another, fostering a deep sense of belonging and community. The theater serves as a communal space that blurs social class distinctions, highlighting how everyone contributes to the shared goal of artistic expression.
Themes
TheaterCommunityBelongingFamilyCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
During a theater fundraiser, this quote can be shared to emphasize the unity of the cast and crew.
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