Theatre Quotes - Page 34

I sometimes think that theatre is a torture.

In our own, theatre can be the place where we come together, reaching with and through stories, to who we are and to who we can be.

I never had any acting heroes. I never really went to the theatre.

In contrast, the control you have in a theatre is very attractive to me.

Hollywood can be brutal, inhuman, the opposite of what the theatre is, and I had little desire to be part of it.

The best theatre I've done, I've done right here in this living room.

Christopher Walken was probably the most experienced dancing partner I've had in movies, because he has the same background as I do. He's from theatre, Broadway and off-Broadway, and we both shared that.

Cedar, and pine, and fir, and branching palm, A sylvan scene, and as the ranks ascend Shade above shade, a woody theatre Of stateliest view.

I've played a lot of roles I haven't wanted to play, either because they needed someone in the theatre or because they couldn't do it without me 'cause they don't have anyone else the right age.

Merit and good works is the end of man's motion; and conscience of the same is the accomplishment of man's rest; for if a man can be partaker of God's theatre, he shall likewise be partaker of God's rest.

The only thing I get from the theatre is a sore arse.

The history of theatre is the history of first nights.

I go to the theatre expecting to have a good time. I want each play and performance to take me somewhere. Naturally, this doesn't always happen.

I detest literature. I abominate the theatre. I have a horror of culture. I am only interested in magic!

Ive had plenty of lessons about film acting and theatre acting.

I love film so much. I think theatre will definitely be there for me as well, but for now I'd like to do more films.

I love theatre. I think it's the home of most actors...most actors start with it. It's so enjoyable to do and to be able to see your audience. And the process of theatre is great.

I love doing movies but I loved doing theatre just as much.

I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money.

We don't really have a movie industry; we have a trailer industry. The movie guys make five minutes worth of stuff to get people in the theatre, and eighty-five minutes of filler.

I've actually been looking at plays, and I have read a bunch of stuff. I would love to do it. I have thought about theatre on and off over the years, but other things kept getting in the way. Maybe now's the time.

I grew up in the theatre.

I hope to continue working in film, television and theatre.

I'd love to work across all three fields - theatre, film and TV.

This outfit called Los Angeles Theatre Works does readings of plays.