People come along and impose their own stuff on plays, and it shows.
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People sometimes try to change plays to be more like what they want, but you can tell it doesn't work well. The actor Judd Hirsch is saying that when people try to force their own ideas onto a play, it shows that it doesn't fit.
About Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in popular TV shows like Taxi, Dear John, and Numb3rs, as well as his acclaimed performances in films such as Ordinary People, Independence Day, and The Fabelmans. With multiple Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe awards, Hirsch has had an illustrious career spanning over four decades.
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