Close your eyes Quote by Carol Rifka Brunt
““If you close your eyes when you sing in Latin, and if you stand right at the back so you can keep one hand against the cold stone wall of the church, you can pretend you're in the Middle Ages. That's why I did it. That's what I was in it for.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2015
Immersive performance and setting can transport participants to another era, enhancing authenticity.
In simple terms: Performance can create a vivid historical experience.
Key Takeaway
Use setting to deepen immersion.
Themes
creativity
performance
historical immersion
Mood
playful
nostalgic
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stage productions
- historical reenactments
- virtual reality experiences
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
theatre
storytelling
environmental design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment shape audience perception?
- When does setting become a gimmick?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on setting may distract from narrative substance.
