I don't see the script as just a springboard for my interpretation. You do your best to serve the vision writers have - not by removing yourself from the equation, but by trying to filter what they intended through your artistry.
More Quotes from Joe Mantello:
I'm trying to stop working. Now I have to believe that I'm the best person for the job - or at least in the top three - and to really love the script. You must lead with passion, because actors are smart, and they can smell it when you don't.Joe Mantello
She comes from the theater, so she has tons of experience. She has intelligence and the audience has an immediate sympathy for her.
Joe Mantello
The gig is, when you're the director, you learn to accommodate the actor's process. I've been doing this long enough to learn to be patient, and I am extremely happy with Matthew's progress.
Joe Mantello
The vultures who come to the first preview are not going to see a show that's in perfect shape. But we have four weeks of previews, and it's a question of how you make the best use of them. Of course the show has gotten better. I am confident in everybody in the cast, and audiences are loving it.
Joe Mantello
I suppose if I chose to sit down and dwell on it, I'd be paralyzed, ... But at the end of the day, you have block as much of the noise out as possible and try to deliver a quality production. My responsibility is primarily to the actors.
Joe Mantello
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Imagination & Visualization QuotesI claimed identity as Jewish musicians for political reasons, because most of us were touring in Germany and, at this time, twelve years ago, there was a strong resurgence of Nazism in the places we were touring and part of that was on the music scene.
Marc Ribot
I was sad to see anybody leave, we had a very nice family on that show. I was very sad to see momma go, Victoria and especially Linda. My god that was my wife on the show, in fact my wife calls her wife.
Larry Hagman
The Body Shop Foundation is run by our staff and supports social activism and environmental activism. We don't tend to support big agencies.
Anita Roddick