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Theatre Quotes

On the stage, the craft, and the crowd.

Several of these come from performers describing theatre as where they started - repertory work that builds pressure tolerance, or early years doing puppet and mime theatre for competitions. Related: Acting.

I have held the following jobs: office temp, ticket seller in movie theatre, cook in restaurant, nanny, and phone installer at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Quotes by Adriana Trigiani

I was introduced to the world of films by Manoj Bajpayee and trained under theatre actor Makrand Deshpande.

Quotes by Abhimanyu Singh

I realised that if I wanted to act, I needed to join theatre where I could improve my acting skills first and also show my talent.

Quotes by Abhimanyu Singh

I grew up in the theatre. It's where I got my start. Writing a television drama with theatrical dialogue about the theatre is beyond perfection.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

Acting Quotes

I grew up in musical theatre and love to perform on stage.

Quotes by A. J. McLean

I think I do things that are more common in theatre.

Quotes by Yorgos Lanthimos

My mother's side of the family was in the production side of theatre. My grandfather, Jose Vega, was a general manager for Neil Simon shows on Broadway.

Quotes by Yancy Butler

My working history as an actor is definitely in the theatre; it certainly was in Australia.

Quotes by Yael Stone

Movies are a complicated collision of literature, theatre, music and all the visual arts.

Quotes by Yahoo Serious

Always Quotes

I love England, the people, the parks, the theatre.

Quotes by Woody Harrelson

My background is somewhat unusual, as I trained to be a ballet dancer. I worked in the theatre for eight or nine years as a contemporary dancer. But as an actor one does read Shakespeare and does try to learn...

Quotes by William Kempe

I used to do puppet theatre and also mime and musical theatre in Florida for competitions and festivals, which was great. I was very much involved in theatre when I was in college.

Quotes by Wesley Snipes

I come out of repertory theatre so I've been working under pressure my whole career.

Quotes by Wesley Snipes

I love theatre because that is my foundation. So, if I had to make a choice in terms of where I get the most fulfillments, it would be theatre. The reaction is so immediate, unlike with TV and film.

Quotes by Wendy Raquel Robinson

Doing Quotes

Theatre sports is the best improv training period.

Quotes by Wayne Brady

Film is where I want to end up, but I don't want to let go of theatre.

Quotes by Viva Bianca

I did theatre in the U.S. because there, content-wise, it's very light. In India, theatre tends to get preachy.

Quotes by Vir Das

I used to be one of the lead actors of a theatre group called Hetu when I was in medical school. Prithvi Theatre was our stomping ground. I'd got many positive reviews.

Quotes by Vikram Patel

In 1986 I went to study at the Delhi University and that's where I took up theatre seriously.

Quotes by Vijay Krishna Acharya

Like Quotes

I made a decision that I wanted to do five years of classical theatre before I did anything else, which was a very unfashionable thing to do.

Quotes by Victoria Hamilton

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote connecting repertory theatre to working under pressure?
Yes: "I come out of repertory theatre so I've been working under pressure my whole career." It credits early theatre experience for building resilience.
Is there a quote about doing puppet and musical theatre?
Yes: "I used to do puppet theatre and also mime and musical theatre in Florida for competitions and festivals, which was great. I was very much involved in theatre when I was in college." Doing quotes pairs well with this hands-on, active theme.
Is there a quote about loving theatre above other mediums?
Yes: "I love theatre because that is my foundation. So, if I had to make a choice in terms of where I get the most fulfillments, it would be theatre. The reaction is so immediate, unlike with TV and film."
Is there a short quote about theatre-based improv training?
Yes, a brief one: "Theatre sports is the best improv training period."
Where can I find more quotes about acting and performance?
Try Acting quotes for more on performance, or Love quotes for other quotes about passion for a craft.

One line singles out theatre's immediate audience reaction as unmatched by television or film. See also Doing and Like.