Actor Quote by Maurice Baring
“A good play is a play which when acted upon the boards make an audience interested and pleased. A play that fails in this is a bad play.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Theatrical Critique, early 20th century essay
A successful play engages and satisfies the audience; failure does the opposite.
In simple terms: Good plays please audiences; bad ones don’t.
Key Takeaway
Focus on audience connection.
Themes
theatre
audience engagement
artistic quality
Mood
appreciative
critical
Type
evaluative
didactic
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- playwriting
- directing
- rehearsals
Key Concepts
dramatic structure
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge audience interest during rehearsals?
- What elements most affect audience pleasure?
A Different Perspective
Audience taste varies, making universal appeal challenging.
