Circumstances Quote by Richard Greenberg

“When we watch a play under the standard circumstances, we've lost volition and time is passing. A still play feels like an existential threat.” quote by Richard Greenberg — Download Open image

“When we watch a play under the standard circumstances, we've lost volition and time is passing. A still play feels like an existential threat.”

Richard Greenberg

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