Maybe this is so pretentious, but 'West Side Story' was everything I had ever hoped to accomplish as an actor. It's really crazy, but it was transcendental: either I didn't feel like I was myself, or I was the most… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
I write short stories and I write things here and there. I think as an actor, it's really important to at least attempt to write. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
Right before the pandemic, 'Past Lives' came across to me as something to read and possibly put myself on tape for. — Mike Faist Copy Share
It's such a weird thing, because you have a whole crew of people standing over there, on the other side. There's a camera pointing… — Mike Faist Copy Share
When you're doing eight shows a week, it very much turns into relying on your technique and the job of it. — Mike Faist Copy Share
People, as they get older, start to learn this lesson, but if you determine your worth or your self-value based on what you are… — Mike Faist Copy Share
After a few nonunion shows, I got booked as the understudy for the lead of 'Newsies.' I was in the original Broadway cast for… — Mike Faist Copy Share
I think most actors are probably very shy - if you're a good one. Putting yourself out there in that way is terrifying, and… — Mike Faist Copy Share
People talk, or however about actors watching themselves, but no, no one likes to watch themselves. Come on. It's extremely difficult. You can't help,… — Mike Faist Copy Share
Maybe this is so pretentious, but 'West Side Story' was everything I had ever hoped to accomplish as an actor. It's really crazy, but… — Mike Faist Copy Share
Along this crazy journey of life, there are hills and valleys. Everyone experiences them. — Mike Faist Copy Share
There's no better feeling in the world than being a part of something that's bigger than yourself. — Mike Faist Copy Share
Well, you know, I think the way to approach any character is just with a deep sense of empathy for whoever it is, whatever… — Mike Faist Copy Share
