Come Quote by Sam Shepard
“When you write a play, you work out like a musician on a piece of music. You find all the rhythms and the melody and the harmonies and take them as they come.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Theatre Talk", 1995
Compares playwriting to music, emphasizing organic discovery of rhythm and harmony
In simple terms: Playwriting like composing music
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative flow in writing
Themes
creativity
process
collaboration
Mood
introspective
energizing
Type
theatrical
educational
When to use this quote
- Playwriting workshops
- improvisational theater
- composer collaborations
Key Concepts
Narrative structure
musicality
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance spontaneity with editing?
- What musical elements enhance drama?
A Different Perspective
May neglect disciplined revision
