Actor Quote by Robert Lepage
“I was interested in theatre, and the only experience that I had in high school was as an actor. But when I got in Conservatoire, my teachers would give me a lot of flack because I wasn't rehearsing my lines; I'd be doing stage management. I was interested in sound. I was interested in architecture. I was interested in every aspect of theatre.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing theatre education and interdisciplinary interests
He describes his diverse theatre interests and the criticism he faced for not focusing solely on acting, highlighting the value of exploring multiple disciplines within a creative field.
In simple terms: Explore many aspects of theatre, not just acting.
Embrace interdisciplinary learning in the arts.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- participating in stage management
- learning sound design
- studying architecture
- collaborating across departments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions support multi‑disciplinary artists?
- What benefits arise from blending technical and performance skills?
Specialization pressures may limit breadth of experience.