Theatre Quotes
Words to the Wise
Quotations from a wide range of theatrical perspectives
For use in newsletters, season or fundraising brochures or emails, presentations--you name it.
| Category | Quote | First | Last | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playwriting |
Good drama must be drastic. |
Friedrich | Schlegel | |
| General |
Good theater anywhere is good for theater everywhere. |
Frank | Schneeberger | www.angelfire.com/dc/musicthea/Quotes.html |
| Management, Volunteers |
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among my people the greatest asset I possess, and the way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement. |
Charles | Schwab | |
| Acting |
The Actor should make you forget the existence of author and director, and even forget the actor. |
Paul | Scofield | The Audience Book of Theatre Quotations, by Louis Phillips |
| Playwriting |
Every writer is a frustrated actor who recites his lines in the hidden auditorium of his skull. |
Rod | Serling | http://www.brainyquote.com |
