I will not leave a corner of my consciousness covered up, but saturate myself with the strange and extraordinary new conditions of this life, and it will all refine itself into poetry later on.
Isaac RosenbergRead
The world has never before had as much drama as today. Radio, films, television and video inundate us with drama. But while these forms can engage or even enrage the audience, in none of them can the viewer’s response alter the artistic event itselfThat is why theatre is signing its own death warrant when it tries to play too safe. On the other hand, that is also the reason why, although its future often seems bleak, theatre will continue to live and to provoke.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Theatre must take risks to remain relevant in a world filled with other forms of drama.
In this quote, Girish Karnad reflects on the saturation of dramatic content in modern media, emphasizing that while other forms like film and television can provoke reactions, they do not allow for audience participation in shaping the story. He argues that theatre, which has the unique power to engage live audiences, should embrace boldness and risk-taking rather than playing it safe, as this is essential for its survival and ability to provoke thought and incite emotion in viewers.
Themes
TheatreDramaArtistic ExpressionAudience EngagementRisk
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about modern theatre versus film, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for live performance to take artistic risks.
Similar quotes
The essence of style is how you live your life
Oscar De La RentaRead
Film is this incredible medium that allows us to feel empathy for people that are very different than us and worlds completely foreign from our own.
Chris MilkRead
The best camera is the one you have with you.
Jay MaiselRead
One of the things that I tell beginning writers is this: If you describe a landscape, or a cityscape, or a seascape, always be sure to put a human figure somewhere in the scene. Why? Because readers are human beings, mostly interested in human beings. People are humanists. Most of them are humanists, that is.
Kurt VonnegutRead
You move just a finger, say the slightest word, something's bound to linger-be heard.
Stephen SondheimRead