Writing On The Wall: Ben Brantley Considers Supertitles In Live Theater

“A movie (or television or computer) screen is a self-contained space, and the subtitles generally appear within that frame. … Supertitles for plays are usually projected on separate screens, above or to the side of the stage. And if the stage is large, your eyes are forced to leave the live action to read the words.” (There are compensations, however.)