When I started out, I was very vociferously against…
“When I started out, I was very vociferously against theatre or what I saw theatre as being, so I tried to make my plays the opposite of that - something a bit more cinematic. I'm a film kid, so I'll never have the same love of theatre as I do of movies. It's just the way I was brought up.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He preferred film over theatre, shaping his plays to feel cinematic rather than stage‑bound.
In simple terms: He makes plays like movies because he grew up loving film.
Embrace your artistic roots when creating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- playwriting
- film direction
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your medium shape your storytelling?
- Can you blend cinematic and theatrical techniques?
Film influence may limit theatrical experimentation.