Stella Adler Quotes

Stella Adler — American Actress born on February 10, 1901, died on December 21, 1992

Stella Adler was an American actress and acclaimed acting teacher. She founded the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City and Los Angeles with long-time protégée Joanne Linville, who continues to teach Adler's technique. Her grandson Tom Oppenheim now runs the school in New York City, which has produced alumni such as Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Elaine Stritch, Kate Mulgrew, Kipp Hamilton, and Jenny Lumet... (wikipedia)

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.

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.

The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.

Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.

You have to get beyond your own precious inner experiences.