When we watch a play under the standard circumstances, we've lost volition and time is passing. A still play feels like an existential threat. Richard Greenberg circumstanceexistentialfelt Change image and share on social
I was formed by 'The Forsyte Saga' marathon. There was something about seeing all those events telescoped that was unbelievably moving: that sense of time as something that can be tinkered with. Richard Greenberg eventformforsyte Change image and share on social
When you're writing plays, it's possible to believe you don't have any real world skill. When you're adapting, it is really all about the mechanics, so you feel closer to, I don't know, an accountant or someone who has a body of information. It's not all about temperament. Richard Greenberg accountantadaptbody share on social
For some reason, 1968 is a touchstone year for me. I think it was the first year I felt fully conscious. Richard Greenberg consciousfeltfully Change image and share on social
I do think the past changes at a slower rate. It sits a little more still for its portrait. Richard Greenberg pastportraitrate Change image and share on social
The idea of a rupture between acts occurs in a number of my plays. Richard Greenberg actideanumb Change image and share on social
My usual route is, I do a play at South Coast Rep, then there's time between and I revise it, and then I take it to New York. Richard Greenberg coastplayrep Change image and share on social
I started in the era when Hollywood reveled in being the most cost-inefficient industry on the planet. They used to commission a hundred scripts for every one they made. Richard Greenberg commissioncostera Change image and share on social
I like the Mets. I'm interested in the Mets. Richard Greenberg interestmet Change image and share on social
My friends and family have been so well trained that they know I really mean it when I say that I don't care if the review is good, because that can be as dangerous as when it's bad. It's less demoralizing, but it can be just as confusing. Richard Greenberg badcareconfuse share on social