(Warning, massive spoilers ahead.)The fourth wall is a barrier which the theatre has long been trying to both preserve and break, often simultaneously. For audiences, it's a psychological safety curtain, separating us from the proceedings onstage and allowing us to emotionally engage without risk. For performers, the fourth wall can provide boundaries for performance, keeping a focus on the stage and not in the hou…
SOURCE: roguezentradi.blogspot.com at 07:34AM on October 5, 2009