In dramaturgy tonight we had a serious discussion about children's theatre being dumbed down in the United States. It's actually pretty gross. Nothing should ever be dumbed down. Ever. That's what I really really believe. Dumbing down or "being simple" are simply sneakier forms of lying. Lying is a distraction from Truth. Truth is equal to Love. Love alone is Life.
So, as you can tell, I have some strong opinions about stupid children's theatre. I scribbled this angrily in my notebook:
"Only write for your ideal audience."
I put down my pencil. It's really that simple. If you make children's plays, don't imagine the little squirmers and the little goobers, imagine the mini-Obamas and Mindy Kalings.* HECK, extending the concept, you shouldn't do anything for anyone but your imagined perfect audience!
Sometimes Clara is my imagined perfect audience.
You know a lot of girls be thinkin' my songs are about them.
This is not to get confused, this one's for you.
*Yeah, I went there. I put our president and my fave comedian on the same level.
