Obviously VIA DOLOROSA is completely artificial. It is as…
“Obviously VIA DOLOROSA is completely artificial. It is as highly wrought as any of my plays. But basically all the artifice is to disguise itself so you don't feel it's there. You're attempting to make the artifice like a pane of glass that simply leads you through to the subject - not to decorate the bloody glass.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The artifice in drama should be invisible, serving the story rather than drawing attention to itself.
In simple terms: Make theatrical tricks invisible to focus on the story.
Key Takeaway
Hide technique, reveal truth.
Themes
theatre
authenticity
craft
illusion
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
critical
theatrical
When to use this quote
- stage production
- directing
- scriptwriting
- acting
- design
Key Concepts
dramaturgy
meta-theatre
transparent storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a playwright balance subtlety with impact?
- When does invisible craft become invisible to a fault?
A Different Perspective
If the artifice is too subtle, audiences may miss its purpose.