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“Theatre people, who are an adaptive species, know that to remain sane in the process of production where everyone and his uncle has an opinion about how to fix a show, you must pick the people whose knowledge and taste you trust and stick only to these few. The Tweetocracy is no place to look.” quote by John Lahr
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“Theatre people, who are an adaptive species, know that to remain sane in the process of production where everyone and his uncle has an opinion about how to fix a show, you must pick the people whose knowledge and taste you trust and stick only to these few. The Tweetocracy is no place to look.”

John Lahr

About This Quote

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

In chaotic productions, creators must trust a select few whose taste and expertise align, avoiding the noise of endless opinions.

In simple terms: Trust a few experts amid many opinions.

Key Takeaway

Choose trusted collaborators, ignore the “tweetocracy”.

Themes

collaboration trust expertise creative process noise

Mood

practical analytical inspirational

Type

advice creative process

When to use this quote

  • theatre production
  • creative team building
  • project management
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

decision making artistic vision group dynamics information overload

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance expertise with fresh perspectives?
  • When should dissent be welcomed?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on a small circle can stifle fresh ideas.

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