Actors Quote by Laura Benanti
“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.”
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.
Demand respectful communication.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- film sets
- media interviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect artistic confidence?
- What changes can empower actresses?
Some may argue it’s protective, not demeaning.