I mean, in the foreword to Impro in Denmark is by Søren…
![“I mean, in the foreword to Impro in Denmark is by Søren Iversen, who I taught long ago, he was a Danish director, after he left. He said he'd read about [Eugeny] Vakhtangov. I'm a fan of his. When he heard that Vakhtangov had lots of tricks, he thought this was very bad. But when he came to be my…” quote by Keith Johnstone](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/8c8/keith-johnstone-13430_danish_i-mean-in-the-foreword-to-impro-in-denma_2994932.jpg)
“I mean, in the foreword to Impro in Denmark is by Søren Iversen, who I taught long ago, he was a Danish director, after he left. He said he'd read about [Eugeny] Vakhtangov. I'm a fan of his. When he heard that Vakhtangov had lots of tricks, he thought this was very bad. But when he came to be my student, he realised it was very good to have a lot of tricks. You saw some this morning.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A teacher learned that having many theatrical techniques (“tricks”) can be valuable, contrary to initial skepticism, highlighting the importance of versatile skills.
In simple terms: Tricks in acting can be useful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace a variety of techniques in creative work.
Themes
theatre
education
skill development
Mood
encouraging
reflective
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- acting workshops
- teaching
- performance rehearsal
Key Concepts
improvisation
pedagogy
creative flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you rely on technique versus intuition?
- How can you balance structure and spontaneity?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on tricks may hinder authenticity.