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The Raven read by James Earl Jones

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Theatre quote from James Earl Jones at the 2011 Tony's?

James Earl Jones had a fantastic quote about theatre that he said at the Tony's this year. But I only remember half of it! Does anyone remember all of it? I really want to find it.

It started off something like...

"The house lights dim, the curtain opens and the stage begins to glow..."


Best Answer...

Answer:

He said:

"Theaters are shrines. They are mysterious temples brimming with magic. The floorboards are worn down by generations of players. The curtains are imbued with secrets of days gone by. The actors in their quest to create wonder and ignite debate dwell among the great spirits of the past"

Vanessa Redgrave went on to say:

"Our plays live in the present, live in the past, and they're also lighthouses for our common future. They stir our thoughts, they throw light, and they connect us."

Nobody can say it like James Earl Jones (and Vanessa Redgrave)!
I hope this helps.