The word theatre comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation.
Stella AdlerRead
When you stand on the stage you must have a sense that you are addressing the whole world, and that what you say is so important the whole world must listen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of conveying your message with passion and the responsibility of a performer to impact their audience.
Stella Adler's quote highlights the significance of performance art and communication. When standing on stage, a performer must not only express their thoughts but also recognize the weight of their message, believing it is essential for the audience—represented as the whole world—to hear. This perspective fosters a sense of purpose and commitment in delivering impactful performances.
Themes
PerformanceExpressionCommunicationImportanceAudience
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a conference might use this quote to inspire confidence in their presentation.
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