Able Quote by Roger Bart
“On stage, it is a tremendous thing to be able to make people laugh. But one of the things that I have always loved is when I am in shows where you can turn the audience upside down and make them cry or move them. That is when things are the most rewarding.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk Show, 2015
Highlights the joy of making audiences laugh and the deeper reward of evoking strong emotions like tears, seeing performance as a catalyst for emotional movement.
In simple terms: Comedy and emotional impact both fulfill performers.
Key Takeaway
Aim to move audiences emotionally.
Themes
performance
empathy
artistry
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
artistic
professional
When to use this quote
- creating theater that challenges norms
- using comedy for social commentary
- balancing humor with depth
Key Concepts
humor
emotional resonance
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you want your art to evoke?
- How can you balance humor with seriousness?
A Different Perspective
Audience reactions can be unpredictable.
