I went to the final dress rehearsal for Scapin the other night - a show with incredible physical comedy that had me laughing throughout the performance... but, I left the theater feeling unsatisfied. I wanted to come away feeling affected. Moved. Changed. I wanted to experience something... more than laughter, I guess...?

The characters were wonderful, but I didn't have much invested in them. I never saw them risk anything. There was dancing, silly walks, elastic body movement... but no real growth or vulnerability.

I guess this brings me back to the question(s) I have about art and judgment. It's all about empathy... no?

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