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The Promise of Theater: An Artpress Reflection

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

A July 2000 article in Artpress reflects on the concept of theatrical promise, arguing that the anticipation of theater often surpasses its actual performance. The piece suggests that this promise—neither mere expectation nor full realization—opens the imagination more powerfully than the often disappointing reality of staged productions.

Key facts

  • Published in Artpress in July 2000
  • The article contrasts the promise of theater with its actual delivery
  • The promise is described as opening the imagination
  • Theater is characterized as often disappointing
  • The promise is neither pure expectation nor full accomplishment

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  • Artpress

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