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“'Bum's Rush' is a piece about timing, and everything that's in the piece needs to be with the piece. If people are missing, or marking, or unable to use their voices, the impulses that prompt the action are lost, and its logic crumbles.” quote by Twyla Tharp
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“'Bum's Rush' is a piece about timing, and everything that's in the piece needs to be with the piece. If people are missing, or marking, or unable to use their voices, the impulses that prompt the action are lost, and its logic crumbles.”

Twyla Tharp

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Source Essay: 'Bum's Rush' by Twyla Tharp, 1995

Timing is essential; without participants, the piece loses its impulse and coherence.

In simple terms: Missing participants break the flow.

Key Takeaway

Ensure all voices are present and heard.

Themes

timing collaboration performance

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

analytical reflective

When to use this quote

  • theatre rehearsal
  • live concert
  • team meetings
  • workshops

Key Concepts

ensemble dynamics creative impulse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you design inclusive cues?
  • What backup structures support timing?
A Different Perspective

If some members are silent, the piece may still succeed with adaptation.

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