You can watch someone on-stage cry and cry - but in the audience you feel nothing. It's easy to become indulgent. For me, what's important is the story first.
Laura LinneyRead
I believe that no matter what you do in life, if you learn the basics through theater, it will help you in everything else - problem solving, communication, discipline, all of that stuff.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The skills learned in theater are applicable to various aspects of life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of foundational skills acquired through theater, suggesting that the experiences gained in this form of art enhance problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and overall discipline. Laura Linney argues that engagement in the performing arts contributes not only to personal growth but also to proficiency in wider life scenarios, indicating that such skills are universally beneficial.
Themes
TheaterEducationCommunicationProblem SolvingDiscipline
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about arts education at a school assembly.
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