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Quote by Simon Wincer
If it ain't on the page, it ain't on the stage. It's that simple.
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The quote says that anything presented in a performance should first be written down. If an idea or detail is not on the page, it should not appear on stage. “It’s that simple” stresses a clear, firm rule rather than a flexible suggestion.
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- SlashFilm interview with Simon Wincer
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