Top 9 Quotes by Jerzy Grotowski

Art is a ripening, an evolution, an uplifting which enables us to emerge from darkness into a blaze of light.

Art is a ripening, an evolution, an uplifting which enables us to emerge from darkness into a blaze of light.

Jerzy Grotowski

Uplifting, Art, Light

Jerzy Grotowski (2012). “Towards a Poor Theatre”, p.256, Routledge

If you want to create a masterpiece, you must always avoid beautiful lies.

Jerzy Grotowski

Beautiful, Lying, Want

Jerzy Grotowski (2012). “Towards a Poor Theatre”, p.236, Routledge

Actors should arouse a sense of wonder because of their ability to exceed what the spectators can envision ever being able to do.

Jerzy Grotowski

Actors, Able, Wonder

It is not theatre that is indispensable, but something quite different. To cross the frontiers between you and me.

Jerzy Grotowski

Theatre, Different, Between You And Me

The important thing is to use the role as a trampoline, a chance to study and play with what is behind our masks. Creativity, especially where acting is concerned, Is boundless sincerity, yet disciplined.

Jerzy Grotowski

Creativity, Play, Important

Young artists wish for inspired moments. And you find them; you take them; eager artists are bandits. Theatrical moments arrive, and...you grab. Good! You know it will draw attention to you. But you aim to be more than bandits, no? So, okay...now be Samurai.

Jerzy Grotowski

Artist, Wish, Attention

The song becomes the meaning itself through the vibratory qualities. When we begin to catch the vibratory qualities...the song begins to sing us...I don't know anymore if I am finding that song or if I am that song.

Jerzy Grotowski

Song, Voice, Singing

Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their absence. Private conflicts, quarrels, sentiments, animosities are unavoidable in any human group. It is our duty towards creation to keep these in check in so far as they might deform and wreck the work process.

Jerzy Grotowski

War, Groups, Elements

Jerzy Grotowski (2012). “Towards a Poor Theatre”, p.259, Routledge