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“Postmodern theatre seems unwilling to listen to talk about textual or theatrical heritage, which it treats as no more than memory in the technical sense of that word, as an immediately available and reusable memory bank.” quote by Patrice Pavis
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“Postmodern theatre seems unwilling to listen to talk about textual or theatrical heritage, which it treats as no more than memory in the technical sense of that word, as an immediately available and reusable memory bank.”

Patrice Pavis

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Postmodern theatre treats heritage as a functional memory bank rather than a sacred tradition.

In simple terms: Heritage seen as reusable resource.

Key Takeaway

Reevaluate how tradition informs innovation.

Themes

theatre postmodernism memory

Mood

analytical critical

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • directing
  • playwriting
  • academic research

Key Concepts

intertextuality cultural studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should heritage be preserved or repurposed?
  • How does memory shape new creations?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting heritage can erode cultural identity.

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