The question-and-answer sessions following each performance have been their own dramatic highlight. The audience is curious about everything from the origins of the scripts to the actors’ ways of approaching new works of art, the actors respond candidly, with humor and insight. Here are highlights from the Q&A. These fragments come from many nights and many contexts, but give a taste of the tone and spirit of the proceedings. Enjoy!

How long did it take to fuse together? * Family, patience, focus, trust, self-expression, diction, volume, articulation, breaking down stereotypes * You’re marvelous * Now I actually understand * We were like infants when we started * If we’ve helped you get closer to the paintings, we’ve done our job * We didn’t even know each other * It becomes your favorite * I didn’t see any of you stumble * We looked with our own eyes * Someone has given me a chance * I’m not ashamed of my past anymore * Has this been done before? * I think we are always going to stay in touch * Perfect job when you get to be yourself * We got thrown into cold water * I could relate to it * We’re a big ole family * The way you all moved * These paintings were their whole TV show * The expression it allows us is a step forward  *   I wish you could come with me when I look at any piece of art *  These skills all transfer into the workforce  *  How do you keep it fresh? * It gets more real  *  Help me out *  Something bothers her so bad that she’s in her own little prison