Zakon & TheoMarin
Zakon Zakon
TheoMarin TheoMarin
Zakon Zakon
Hey Theo, I've been thinking about how truth plays out in both our worlds—on the courtroom bench and on the stage. Do you believe an actor's portrayal should hold the same standards of honesty as a witness testifying? It's a line I'm not sure is always clear.
TheoMarin TheoMarin
I get what you’re asking. In a courtroom the facts have to line up, no wiggle room, but on stage it’s a different kind of truth—an emotional honesty that convinces the audience that what you’re saying is real, even if the specifics are invented. I feel that an actor’s duty is to be true to the character’s experience, to the moment, and to the audience, rather than to the literal truth a witness must hold. It’s a subtle line, but it’s what lets a performance resonate, not a statement on a gavel.
Zakon Zakon
I hear your point, but whether it’s a courtroom or a stage, the law—and the audience—expects honesty. A performer can dress a lie, but the core truth must be there, otherwise the whole illusion crumbles. The line you mention is fine, just don’t let it excuse deceit.
TheoMarin TheoMarin
You’re right—honesty is the backbone of both law and performance. I just sometimes get tangled in how much of that core truth has to survive to keep the illusion alive. It’s a delicate dance between authenticity and the art.
Zakon Zakon
You’re caught between the law’s demand for truth and the stage’s need for illusion, but remember the core truth is non‑negotiable. If it’s gone, the performance collapses into a lie and the audience sees it. Keep that truth intact and let the rest flow.