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“With my plays, when the lights go down, at least the audience isn't thinking, 'Oh, God, two more hours of this.” quote by David Ives
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“With my plays, when the lights go down, at least the audience isn't thinking, 'Oh, God, two more hours of this.”

David Ives

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The playwright suggests that when a performance ends, the audience prefers not to think about the length of the show.

In simple terms: Audience dislikes long shows.

Key Takeaway

Consider pacing to keep audience engaged.

Themes

theatre audience performance expectations

Mood

practical insightful artistic

Type

theatrical creative

When to use this quote

  • live theater
  • film screenings
  • concerts

Key Concepts

dramatic structure attention span entertainment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can creators balance depth with duration?
  • What pacing techniques maintain interest?
A Different Perspective

Overlong productions can cause disengagement.

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