Good Quote by Michael Ball
“Ah, 'Kismet,' or Carry On Camel, as we called it. I thought the show was shocking. It was the worst designed production ever but it's got a fantastic score. It's not an awfully good book though. You really have to work hard to eke out any laughs from that script.”
About This Quote
Source Review: Theatre critique, likely a blog or magazine
The reviewer finds a production poorly designed despite a great score, noting difficulty in extracting humor from the script.
In simple terms: Bad design, good music, hard to be funny.
Key Takeaway
Critique the balance of elements in art.
Themes
critique
theatre
humor
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
review
evaluation
When to use this quote
- producing a play
- writing comedy
- designing sets
Key Concepts
production design
musical score
scriptwriting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a weak script be salvaged?
- What role does music play in audience reception?
A Different Perspective
Great music cannot fully compensate for weak structure.
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