Quote by David Ives

Plays are always about intense relationships, whether they're intense love relationships or family relationships or existential relationships.

Plays are always about intense relationships, whether they'r

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the essence of plays lies in the portrayal of intense and impactful relationships. These relationships can be of various kinds, such as love relationships characterized by passion, familial relationships that may be complex and emotive, or even existential relationships that explore deeper questions of meaning and purpose. Regardless of the specific type, relationships serve as a central theme in plays, driving the narrative and allowing the audience to engage with the emotions and dynamics of human connections.

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By David Ives

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