Acting Quote by Michael Shurtleff
“Take nothing for granted. Make an emotional discovery as often as you can find one in every scene. Ask yourself: What is new?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Actor's Art and Craft, 1975
Seek fresh emotional insights in every scene, questioning what’s new.
In simple terms: Find new emotional discoveries constantly.
Key Takeaway
Stay curious and emotionally engaged.
Themes
creativity
mindfulness
acting
Mood
inspired
explorative
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- creative writing
- daily life
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
observation
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance routine with discovery?
- What practices foster emotional freshness?
A Different Perspective
Constant novelty can be exhausting.
![“Humor [in a scene] is not jokes. It is that attitude toward being alive without which you would long ago have jumped off the 59th Street Bridge.” quote by Michael Shurtleff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/504/michael-shurtleff-19554_acting_humor-in-a-scene-is-not-jokes-it-is-that_611053.jpg)
