Acting Quote by Taissa Farmiga
“Theratre is not like like in film and TV, where you have to stop and go back and keep redoing the same three pages for two hours. You get to go through the whole 80 pages of the script, which is incredible. You get to keep acting on the feelings you had just moments before. You don't have to psych yourself up for the scene. You can just go off what you were already feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Actors Studio, 2022
Theatrical performance allows continuous emotional flow unlike fragmented film rehearsals, enabling actors to stay in character and build momentum across the script.
In simple terms: Theatre lets actors stay in feeling throughout a play.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the continuity of live performance.
Themes
theatre
performance
emotion
continuity
Mood
engaged
reflective
Type
observational
process
When to use this quote
- rehearsal process
- live shows
- actor training
- directing
- script analysis
Key Concepts
Method acting
emotional memory
stagecraft
Questions to Reflect On
- How does continuous performance affect character depth?
- Can live theatre sustain emotional intensity better than film?
A Different Perspective
Film may require multiple takes, breaking emotional continuity.
