Quick thoughts on emotion and alienation (and catharsis?)

From Rachel:

Shying away from creating a continuous narrative does not mean we should create work lacking in emotional and/or moral impact. In fact we should strive to do so 100%.  That’s how theatre itself is a tool for provoking thought and promoting dialogue.  We must be self-aware and self-referential. We must acknowledging ourselves as starting the conversation with the audience.  Acknowledging what we are doing and why we are doing it.  Acknowledging what they audience is doing; calling them out and asking them to consider why they are doing it.