A Decision Towards Freedom

As we were discussing incompletely theorized agreements it struck me that this is very similar to theatrical direction. This connection was established when we discussed how Levi and Sunstein were against general principles. To form a completely theorized agreement would really be impractical, perhaps even impossible. This is then very similar to acting because decisions need to be made in order to allow progress and change; the foundation of a direction for action must be established. Otherwise it will result in too much freedom causing chaos or unjustified behavior to ensue on stage. This runs parallel to how precedent works as dramatic action needs to correspond with a decision that will create a repeatable and orderly pattern. As Anne Bogart, a well known director states, "paradoxically, it is restrictions, the precision, the exactitude, that allows for the possibility of freedom. The form becomes a container in which the actor can find endless variations and interpretive freedom . .  this freedom can only be found within certain chosen limitations." This is in accord with how the legal process functions. A law is established and then based on precedent is repeated and interpreted based on particular cases when needed. This allows society to function in an orderly way and give freedoms and rights to citizens.