Sometimes, when the material is really good, you put expectations on yourself to make it the best possible show. You're not just serving up the regular hash and doing your job and going home.
Peter DinklageRead
It's a shame how a lot of actors use theater as a stepping stone to film and television work; I think it shouldn't be treated that way. Maybe it's narcissism or something. I think we should always go back to it. I try and do a play a year, and I think that's really helped me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Theater should be valued on its own, not just as a means to film and television.
In this quote, Peter Dinklage expresses his disappointment at how many actors view theater merely as a means to achieve success in film and television. He advocates for recognizing the intrinsic value of theater and emphasizes the importance of returning to it for personal growth and artistic integrity, suggesting that consistent engagement with theater can enhance an actor's craft.
Themes
TheaterActingArtFilmTelevision
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of live performance during an acting workshop.
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