Famous quote by Julie Taymor

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When I was thinking about The Lion King, I said, we have to do what theater does best. What theater does best is to be a
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"When I was thinking about The Lion King, I said, we have to do what theater does best. What theater does best is to be abstract and not to do literal reality"

- Julie Taymor

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Julie Taymor's quote speaks to the power of theater to create a world that is not bound by the rules of truth. She recommends that theater can be used to develop an abstract world that is not restricted by the constraints of literal reality. This concept is exhibited in her work on The Lion King, where she utilized abstract elements such as puppetry and masks to develop a world that was both fantastical and emotionally resonant. Taymor's quote talks to the power of theater to create a world that is both creative and mentally powerful. It is a tip that theater can be used to produce a world that is not bound by the guidelines of reality, and that it can be utilized to create something that is both stunning and emotionally powerful.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Julie Taymor somewhere between December 15, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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