My dear sister! I’m amazed to discover that you can compose so delightfully. In a word, your Lied is beautiful. You must compose more often.
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartRead
Onstage, you just have to tell the absolute truth about the character you are playing. You hope you communicate it, and you hope it comes back like a tennis ball. If you're listening to the sound of your own voice, nobody else is. The audience knows, and they freeze on you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Performing requires authenticity and connection with the audience.
This quote emphasizes the importance of sincerity in performance. Carol Channing suggests that when actors portray a character truthfully, they not only engage their audience effectively, but they also create a reciprocal relationship, much like a conversation, where the audience's reaction enhances the performance, bringing it to life.
Themes
PerformanceAuthenticityAudienceTruthCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a drama workshop to emphasize the importance of genuine acting.
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