The painter has paint, the sculptor clay, the musician an instrument. Actors have only themselves: their imaginations, memories and attitudes - which can be used in our craft." "The current theatrical climate tends to produce a "fast food" approach to acting. We must remember that we are artists in the original and true sense of the word, and that there is no short cut to achievement. The actor has a responsibility not only to fully realize the character which the writer has created, but also to inspire a wide range of human emotions, and to illuminate the social and political issues of the specific dramatic work. This takes time, dedication, and hard work.
