The Role of Criticism - an interview with critic David Cote: Inside look at MTC (DRAM10026_2022_SM2_STH_1 (Online))

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• analytical and interpretive fashion about something elusive

• powerful because readers depend on them to make choices

• decide the life or death of a piece of art.

• casual, humorous, smart-alecky mode has become the default

• void a stuffy or snobby tone

• informal, clever, occasionally snarky approach

• balance enthusiasm, critical distance, skepticism, understanding of the scene, hunger for innovation, respect for tradition and the desire to entertain

• ommunicate the honest reaction to the major elements of the production.

• identify the artist's intentions

• infectious and leads to ticket sales.

• honestly and impartially assess

• weigh separate elements in the analysis and distinguish the efforts

• udgments are based on the quality of the language, designs, acting and the general impact

• avoid reading my colleagues' work on shows I cover

• "Groupthink is never any good when it comes to art.