When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn't want to see the magic.

Summary

This quote illustrates a personal experience where the speaker, who used to perform in musical theatre, shares their father's reluctance to witness the behind-the-scenes aspect of it. The speaker implies that their father preferred to maintain the illusion and magic of the performance from the audience's perspective. This quote suggests that some individuals prefer to preserve the enchantment of the final production and may intentionally avoid exploring the technical aspects that go into creating the theatrical experience.

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