Accepted Quote by Robert Altman
“I insist that they do what they became actors to do. I want them to create something and not just hit marks and say words. So they all love that because they're playing. It's called playacting. Their contributions are not only welcomed, but are accepted and used.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Nashville, 1975
Altman urges actors to bring genuine creativity beyond scripted lines, treating performance as play.
In simple terms: Actors should create, not just recite.
Key Takeaway
Encourage improvisation.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
authenticity
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- film sets
- creative workshops
- team projects
Key Concepts
method acting
improvisation
ensemble work
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance spontaneity with structure?
- What limits creativity on set?
A Different Perspective
Improvisation can clash with tight schedules or director vision.
![“It [love about acting] is all about role playing - the same thing you do when you're a kid, when you play with dolls or toys and make up stories. I never grew out of it.” quote by Morgan Freeman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b66/morgan-freeman-1202_acting_it-love-about-acting-is-all-about-role-p_2669683.jpg)
![“We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is] mythology rather than science.” quote by Robert Shapiro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c31/robert-shapiro-26969_accepted_we-have-reached-a-situation-where-a-theo_19120.jpg)
