Not everybody gets the ability to pursue work that's joyful all the time. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
I saw a screening of 'West Side Story' for the first time, and for me, artistically, the making of that movie was… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
There's a lot of technical issues with a musical whereas with a play it's just the five people onstage in this moment. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
West Side,' when it first came out, it wasn't a huge success because it was ahead of its time. — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
I think grief teaches us a lot. Once you've really experienced grief for the first time, everything kicks into perspective. You stop… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
For 'West Side,' luckily we had an extensive amount of rehearsals. We had four months of rehearsals and a big part of… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
It's this constant falling in and out of love with what you do. We're always trying to find a project or a… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
That's kind of what we do as actors. You just kind of learn new skills with everything, and each time it just… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
It's a strange industry, where you're constantly having to prove yourself. I'm auditioning all the time still, finding the next project -… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
Yeah, 'Take Shelter' is probably one of the best movies that's been made in the 21st century, and it's certainly one of… — Mike Faist Copy Share Image
The truth of the matter is, I feel very honored. And at the same time, it's always an uncomfortable thing, walking a… — 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
