Actor Quote by Anonymous
“When the drama attains a characterization which makes the play a revelation of human conduct and a dialogue which characterizes yet pleases for itself, we reach dramatic literature.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Theory of Drama, 1920s
When drama reveals deep human behavior and enjoys itself, it attains true literary art.
In simple terms: Play becomes art when it reflects humanity and delights.
Key Takeaway
Create works that explore and celebrate human nature.
Themes
art
humanity
self‑reflection
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- playwriting
- theater production
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
dramaturgy
literary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work reflect human conduct?
- What makes a drama enjoyable for itself?
A Different Perspective
Self‑indulgent works may lack depth.
![“An actor is looking for conflict. Conflict is what creates drama. We are taught to avoid trouble [so] actors don't realize they must go looking for it. Plays are written about...the extraordinary, the unusual, the climaxes. The more conflict actors find, the more interesting the performance.” quote by Michael Shurtleff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/39e/michael-shurtleff-19554_acting_an-actor-is-looking-for-conflict-conflic_3222619.jpg)
