One Person Plays Are Not Bad

I used to believe that one person plays were selfish and indulgent. Indeed, I used to hold the belief that these plays were taking valuable stage time away from more worthy productions. In effort for artistic growth I wanted to examine my biases and I made some discoveries about art, performance, and why these productions might be more valuable than I thought.
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[@pedroneto4145]

I'm brazillian and here, outside of the two bigger cities (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, where theatre is a lot more varied, with plays and musicals ranging from small independent productions to Broadway shows) there is a huge abundance of one person plays.
I genuinely don't have a problem with the style, but I find it kind of limiting when, at least in my region, it is practically the only kind of theatre production that is advertised and gets some visibility and recognition on the mainstream theatre world. Most of the plays with more than one cast member done here are from independent groups, which often struggle to find an audience when their shows that are not directed specifically towards children. An i'm not dismissing plays for children as legitimate plays, but I see that it kind of creates a sense that theatre "for grown ups" equals one person plays, and I don't quite like that, because, again, it is very limiting.

[@julianrmunds]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's disheartening to hear how the predominance of one-person plays in your region can limit the diversity of theatrical experiences available. While solo performances can be incredibly powerful, relying solely on this format may inadvertently overshadow other forms of theatre and the voices of ensemble casts. It's crucial for the theatre landscape to embrace a variety of productions to cater to diverse tastes and offer opportunities for different narratives to shine. Your insights shed light on an important aspect of theatre culture that warrants attention and change.