Art Quote by Marsha Norman
“There are days when I think the National Endowment for the Arts should issue a quota system for the production of plays by women - especially when you realize women buy 70 percent of all theater tickets.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing gender equity in theater, 1990s
Advocates for a quota to increase women’s representation in theater, noting their large audience share.
In simple terms: Calls for gender quotas in theater.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable production.
Themes
gender
theatre
equity
audience
policy
Mood
advocacy
thoughtful
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Theater programming
- grant funding
- audience outreach
Key Concepts
Quota systems
representation gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance merit and representation?
- What alternative methods support women playwrights?
A Different Perspective
Quotas may spark backlash or tokenism.
