Advocacy Quote by Adam Rapp
“I appreciate good criticism and I think it's really important. I don't like it when it's consumer advocacy, like how you should spend your $60. Great criticism is a kind of literature. I've written some criticism, and I really enjoy it because I think it's important for people to know that theatre is vital. Criticism is really unevenly distributed in this town. Obviously the power of the Times is discouraging. It's killing new plays, demolishing one after another.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
Criticism should be thoughtful literature, not consumer advice; it sustains theatre but faces institutional bias.
In simple terms: Good criticism is essential for theatre's health.
Key Takeaway
Support honest, artistic critique.
Themes
theatre
criticism
media
power
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- theatre reviews
- media ethics
- public funding
Key Concepts
cultural discourse
artistic value
Questions to Reflect On
- How can critics balance honesty and advocacy?
- What role should media play in supporting the arts?
A Different Perspective
Powerful outlets can suppress diverse voices.
