Bones Quote by Suzan-Lori Parks
![“The first time I went over to [my director's] house, he said to me, This is a very strange play. I was pleased that he reminded me of that. [He] understands the play [VENUS] intellectually and emotionally and the humor, the funny bone.” quote by Suzan-Lori Parks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/06d/suzan-lori-parks-20794_bones_the-first-time-i-went-over-to-my-directo_860136.jpg)
“The first time I went over to [my director's] house, he said to me, This is a very strange play. I was pleased that he reminded me of that. [He] understands the play [VENUS] intellectually and emotionally and the humor, the funny bone.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Venus, 1995
The director recognized both the intellectual and emotional layers of the work, appreciating its humor and depth.
In simple terms: He saw the play’s mind and heart, including its comedy.
Key Takeaway
Value feedback that sees both analysis and feeling.
Themes
artistic insight
humor
emotional intelligence
Mood
thoughtful
appreciative
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- directors meetings
- playwriting workshops
- critical reviews
Key Concepts
theatre criticism
interpretive analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor shape audience engagement?
- What aspects of a work can be missed without emotional insight?
A Different Perspective
Feedback may overlook audience reception or cultural context.
![“[My aunt] took me to my first play, too, which was dinner theater. I don't know if they have that in England, but you eat a dinner while you watch a play. And she ordered a glass of wine. I was like, "Oh my God. This is, like, the most sophisticated thing I have ever done."” quote by Geena Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1bd/geena-davis-2583_aunt_my-aunt-took-me-to-my-first-play-too-whi_3042814.jpg)
