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“I think theatre is a democratic act and I think writing a play is not a democratic act. I think we should give writers more leeway and space to write the thing they want to write, and then we should produce the play, multiple times, and let them re-write it.”

Quote by Sarah Ruhl

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Sarah Ruhl is an American playwright known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human emotions. Her works cover a range of themes, including family, love, death, and religion. Ruhl's plays have been performed in numerous theaters and have won multiple awards. more

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