Actor Quote by Tony Kushner
“Plays can outlast even the opinions of the chief film critic of The New York Times and that reviews, although they feel devastating in the immediate moment, are not remotely as significant as the significance you endow them with on the day that they appear.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Angels in America" (1991) by Tony Kushner
The lasting impact of a play outweighs temporary critical opinions, which are only as important as the meaning we assign to them at the moment they appear.
In simple terms: Plays endure more than fleeting reviews.
Key Takeaway
Value the play itself over critics.
Themes
art
criticism
subjectivity
legacy
Mood
contemplative
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- theatre production
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
- media criticism
Key Concepts
aesthetic value
interpretation
temporal vs lasting significance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what meaning to give a work?
- Can a play’s value be independent of its reviews?
A Different Perspective
Critics can influence public perception and ticket sales, potentially affecting a play’s success.
