I think that from day one, when it became clear that…
“I think that from day one, when it became clear that 'Wicked' was going to have a life, that we have set a standard for ourselves that we are never going to shortchange the audience; that every person that we put into that musical is going to be held to the highest standards; and that nobody is going to be coasting.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He asserts that a production must maintain high standards for everyone involved, refusing to compromise audience expectations.
In simple terms: Never lower the bar for audiences.
Key Takeaway
Maintain excellence consistently.
Themes
quality
standards
audience
Mood
determined
proud
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- production
- casting
- rehearsal
- marketing
Key Concepts
theatre
leadership
excellence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance excellence with innovation?
- What pressures affect maintaining standards?
A Different Perspective
High standards may limit creative risk‑taking.