The kind of theater that I do is sort of 'narrative realism,' which I think in the broadest sense is legitimate to say is mainstream. I mean, in a certain sense, Suzan-Lori's plays have had mainstream levels of success. But Suzan-Lori is in some ways not a narrative realist.

Summary

This quote refers to the theater style known as "narrative realism" and its relationship to mainstream success. The speaker acknowledges that their own work falls under this category, which broadly aligns with mainstream theater. However, they also recognize that the playwright Suzan-Lori, although achieving a level of mainstream success, does not strictly adhere to narrative realism. This implies that while narrative realism may dominate the mainstream theater scene, there is space for alternative styles and voices, exemplified by Suzan-Lori's unique approach.

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