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“There's an infantilization that happens to actresses in general - musical theatre, straight theatre, television, film - we're spoken to like children. Actors are spoken to like children a lot of the time.” quote by Laura Benanti
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“There's an infantilization that happens to actresses in general - musical theatre, straight theatre, television, film - we're spoken to like children. Actors are spoken to like children a lot of the time.”

Laura Benanti

About This Quote

Source Interview: Broadway Talk, 2015

Actresses often face infantilizing treatment, being spoken to as children across performance mediums.

In simple terms: Actresses are treated like kids.

Key Takeaway

Demand respectful communication.

Themes

gender bias professional respect industry culture

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

industry social

When to use this quote

  • theatre rehearsals
  • film sets
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

power dynamics voice representation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this affect artistic confidence?
  • What changes can empower actresses?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue it’s protective, not demeaning.

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