Why We Need Theatre That Hurts, That's Unpleasant, That's Uncomfortable
“I don't fault my friend for fleeing the theatre. This is art that hurts, though, to me, the pain seems entirely appropriate, even welcome. It's not art of the cloying variety; it doesn't depict pain that is pity-seeking, or that aims to emotionally hijack an audience on a ride through some dreary personal catharsis.” – […]