Jerzy Grotowski Professions : Theatre Director Born : August 11, 1933 Died : January 14, 1999 Browse All Authors Top 9 quotes by Jerzy Grotowski Art is a ripening, an evolution, an uplifting which enables us to emerge from darkness into a blaze of light. Jerzy Grotowski light uplifting art Actors should arouse a sense of wonder because of their ability to exceed what the spectators can envision ever being able to do. Jerzy Grotowski able actors wonder The important thing is to use the role as a trampoline, a chance to study and play with what is behind our masks. Creativity, especially where acting is concerned, Is boundless sincerity, yet disciplined. Jerzy Grotowski creativity important play It is not theatre that is indispensable, but something quite different. To cross the frontiers between you and me. Jerzy Grotowski between-you-and-me theatre different If you want to create a masterpiece, you must always avoid beautiful lies. Jerzy Grotowski want beautiful lying Young artists wish for inspired moments. And you find them; you take them; eager artists are bandits. Theatrical moments arrive, and...you grab. Good! You know it will draw attention to you. But you aim to be more than bandits, no? So, okay...now be Samurai. Jerzy Grotowski artist wish attention The song becomes the meaning itself through the vibratory qualities. When we begin to catch the vibratory qualities...the song begins to sing us...I don't know anymore if I am finding that song or if I am that song. Jerzy Grotowski singing voice song Intimate or drastic elements in the work of others are untouchable and should not be commented upon even in their absence. Private conflicts, quarrels, sentiments, animosities are unavoidable in any human group. It is our duty towards creation to keep these in check in so far as they might deform and wreck the work process. Jerzy Grotowski groups elements war I wasnt political in order to be political Jerzy Grotowski political order Similar Authors Anne Bogart theatre-director Anna D. Shapiro theatre-director Bartlett Sher theatre-director Daniel J. Sullivan theatre-director Harold Clurman theatre-director George Ogilvie theatre-director All Authors
