Black Quote by Peter Shaffer
“Black Comedy is a farce that is played in the dark, as you know, with the lights full on. It's the Chinese convention of reversing light and dark, and exactly where anybody is at any given moment is the play.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Black Comedy, Peter Shaffer, 1965
Comedy thrives on contrast, using light to highlight darkness and vice versa.
In simple terms: Comedy uses light and dark contrast.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxical humor.
Themes
theater
humor
contrast
Mood
ironic
playful
Type
theatrical
satirical
When to use this quote
- staging a play
- writing satire
- performing improv
Key Concepts
absurdity
social commentary
stagecraft
Questions to Reflect On
- How does light symbolize truth in humor?
- What balance of light and dark feels most effective?
A Different Perspective
Risk of confusing audience with too much ambiguity.
