When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn’t want to see the magic.
Meaning of the quote
Nia Vardalos, a Canadian actress, explains that when she performed in musical theatre, her dad never went backstage. He didn't want to see the props and sets up close because he didn't want to see how the magic of the performance was created. He preferred to keep the illusion and wonder of the show intact by not seeing the behind-the-scenes details.
About Nia Vardalos
Nia Vardalos is a Canadian actress and screenwriter who wrote and starred in the hit romantic comedy film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” in 2002. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
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