When I was really young, I watched Gene Kelly in 'Singing in the Rain.' I idolized him. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
I told my mom I wanted to take dance lessons so I could be like Gene Kelly. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Along this crazy journey of life, there are hills and valleys. Everyone experiences them. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
Not everybody gets the ability to pursue work that's joyful all the time. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
There's no better feeling in the world than being a part of something that's bigger than yourself. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
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 Image
