Best Quote by Robert Lepage
“Often, particularly towards the end of the process, I think of myself less as a theatre director and more as someone who just directs the traffic. My job is to move the ideas and bits of the show into the places where they work best. Sometimes my job is also to say, 'No.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Directing Theatre, 2010
A director sees himself as a traffic controller, moving ideas where they fit and sometimes saying no.
In simple terms: Direct ideas like traffic.
Key Takeaway
Balance guidance with restraint.
Themes
leadership
creativity
decision-making
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
theatrical
professional
When to use this quote
- stage management
- project coordination
- team leadership
Key Concepts
theatre production
idea flow
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what to block?
- When is flexibility more important?
A Different Perspective
Saying no may stifle innovation.
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