Theatrical Development Quotes

I believe that you become a better actor only when you work with people far better than you are.

For me, the original play becomes an historical document: This is where I was when I wrote it, and I have to move on now to something else.

Every job I've ever gotten has transformed me in some way as an actor.

The ultimate aim of the training is to create an actor who can be responsible for his artistic development and achievement.

That's the difference between working on film and working in a play. In a play, you work on it, and you live in it and develop it and make it happen.

Every project you do, you hope you learn something more as an actor.

You're always looking for roles and other creatives who are going to be challenging to you, because you're always a better actor after the experience.

My acting teacher, Earle Gister. He had a genius for knowing exactly where every one of us were in our development as actors. He always knew precisely what to say or suggest to unlock a moment. He somehow always made it seem like it was our idea. I call him 'The Invisible Hand.'