I always think the great parts outlive the actors that play them and that's a stage tradition, that goes back hundreds of… — Hugh Jackman Copy Share Image
“A condensed Shakespeare with all of the dull parts removed, leaving only the great moments of drama: ghosts, and bloodied daggers, and… — John Connolly Copy Share Image
I think a lot of actors reach that point where you bargain with your passion and the reality of the business. — Lily Gladstone Copy Share Image
Politics is theater. It doesn't matter if you win. You make a statement. You say, "I'm here, pay attention to me — Harvey Milk Copy Share Image
In my career as a double, a lot of my job is to not just do the fights to make them look… — Zoe Bell Copy Share Image
The popular definition of tragedy is heavy drama in which everyone is killed in the last act, comedy being light drama in… — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
The best part of touring is the opportunity to make the music. You get to do what you love and have the… — Matisyahu Copy Share Image
I love theater. I go all the time. It's one of the reasons I moved to New York. But I understand that… — Steve Earle Copy Share Image
My first job was at the BBC but was really dull. I was working in the BBC's reference department, where I did… — Matthew Bourne Copy Share Image
I never went to drama school. I went straight into the theater. We had the most extraordinary voice teacher. I worked with… — Ben Kingsley Copy Share Image
Even though I've been making electronic music since I was 14, it's hard for people to see you as a producer with… — Rostam Batmanglij Copy Share Image
There are some directors, lesser in confidence or skill, who make the actor feel very uncomfortable because you feel you're auditioning for… — Ben Kingsley Copy Share Image
The Drama Years is filled with heart-stirring stories, just-been-there advice from recent teens and practical, actionable tips for parents. It's full of… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Dread of disaster makes everybody act in the very way that increases the disaster. Psychologically the situation is analogous to that of… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
It was a great opportunity that I had to take - my very own theater. That comes along once in a lifetime.… — Lance Burton Copy Share Image
As an actor, you don't often get a chance to know exactly the impact of what the audience is seeing, even though… — John Hawkes Copy Share Image
I love talking about acting. I'm just such a fan of actors and filmmakers, and I try to choose roles where I… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I'm an actor so I approached my debut with as much honesty and integrity towards the character that I was given to… — Vishal Jethwa Copy Share Image
I hate being an actor, they dress you and put on your makeup and you just feel like a little baby. — James Franco Copy Share Image
You know, actors say, 'There are no bad roles, there are only bad actors.' Well, comedians, because they're also writers, believe that… — Sam Seder Copy Share Image
I'm a narrative-minded actor. I'm thinking of the story. I'm not worried about whether the camera is on the right side of… — Mark Duplass Copy Share Image
World Theatre Day is an important day for us, we get to applaud the efforts of renowned playwrights, actors, and directors who… — Himani Shivpuri Copy Share Image
I've always felt there are three sexes: men, women, and actors. And actors combine the worst qualities of the other two. — Peter Biskind Copy Share Image
Deconstructing your performance is the curse an actor has to live with. That's why I don't watch my films. — Manoj Bajpayee Copy Share Image
I would say it wasn't until my fourth season on 'SNL' where people or my agent was saying, 'You're an actor.' I… — Bill Hader Copy Share Image
As an actor, we have to be so vulnerable that it's really hard to involve yourself with the other aspects of filmmaking. — Regina King Copy Share Image
In an ideal world, actors with conditions would play the characters with these same conditions, but that's a way off. — Adam Pearson Copy Share Image
I am from Jaipur where 'Ramlila' is a common theatre act. Though I was a thin, lanky fellow, I was always offered… — Ashish Sharma Copy Share Image
The oldest form of theater is the dinner table. It's got five or six people, new show every night, same players. Good… — Michael J. Fox Copy Share Image
I'm a terrible actor. I would suck in films! The only way I would do well is if I was playing myself,… — Daniel Bryan Copy Share Image
One of the most incredible and important things about the theater is that we're creating a safe space for all feelings, but… — Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Copy Share Image
I want an open dialogue. I want husbands and wives and people in relationships to walk out of the theater thinking, "Could… — Tyler Perry Copy Share Image
Comedy opens you up to ideas that a straight-up drama doesn't. You resist those messages when they come to you earnestly or… — Rick Famuyiwa Copy Share Image
It's unfortunate that it's not realistic that you can get people to come to a movie theater not knowing anything about the… — Dave McCary Copy Share Image
The frivolity with which all theatrical activity is conducted has one consoling feature-there are no rules of behavior that apply regularly to… — Moss Hart Copy Share Image
My first year of university, I ran around and signed up for these clubs, and I noticed they were all drama clubs:… — Penelope Mitchell Copy Share Image
Growing up, I wasn't an athlete or anything like that. The only place I felt like I belonged was in the theater. — Bobby Cannavale Copy Share Image
I have been out of drama school for 13 years, so there are 13 years' worth of graduates behind me. — Samuel Barnett Copy Share Image
At heart, this job is about continuing to make great theatre for the people of Sheffield - a city I've known and… — Samuel West Copy Share Image
I'm not a great fan of green screen. It's not much fun for actors. It's great for directors and technical people and… — Dominic West Copy Share Image
