I think in this country we're committed to developing…
“I think in this country we're committed to developing plays, and many plays I've seen have been rewritten too much. The scenes are tight, the play ends at the right time, you know exactly what the scene is about, but it seems flat; you can almost see that too many hands have been on the play. The individual voice is gone.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Over‑editing a play can strip its unique voice, making it feel flat and over‑controlled.
In simple terms: Too many revisions erase the author's individuality.
Key Takeaway
Preserve the core voice during revisions.
Themes
the
craft
authenticity
collaboration
revision
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
Actor:1
Committed:0
Country:0
Crafts:0
Developing:0
Ends:0
Flats:0
Gone:0
Hands:0
Has beens:0
Individual:0
Knows:0
Many hands:0
Play:0
Plays:0
Right time:0
Scene:0
Seems:0
Thinking:0
Too much:0
Voice:0
Play Ends:0
Developing Plays:0
Seen Rewritten:0
Rewritten Scenes:0
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- script development
- directorial decisions
Key Concepts
authorial voice
creative process
production constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a director balance polish with original voice?
- What revision steps keep the play fresh?
A Different Perspective
Too many hands can dilute original intent.