Re: Venue

From: joedees@bellsouth.net
Date: Thu 22 May 2003 - 20:10:08 GMT

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    >
    > On Thursday, May 22, 2003, at 02:57 PM, Reed wrote:
    >
    > > The physical props do not
    > > command or expect anything. Does a broom expect to sweep? Does it
    > > get frustrated if it doesn't of confused if it is danced with
    > > instead?
    >
    > Ah, but, yes, a broom on a stage is _absolutely_ expected to be used
    > by the performer and seen by the observer. Don't confuse the simple
    > physical fact of an artifact or object with its position in a cultural
    > venue.
    >
    And where does this expectation reside? In the minds of those who are familiar with the play and props, along with the rest of the memeplex.

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