But today I felt different, today I forgot how long it takes to get into the skin of a character and I remembered it, because today I actually got into that skin and it felt so different. – Estelle Parsons
Don’t forget the prices are so high in theater; it isn’t really where a young person can go on a date and buy two tickets and take someone out anymore. – Estelle Parsons
There is some sadness for me now about acting because it used to be that there was a reverence for actors. – Estelle Parsons
In theater, the wellspring of the character comes from the doing of it, like a trial by fire, but in front of an audience. – Estelle Parsons
I talked with Brian Stokes Mitchell, who agreed with me that if you have a gift there is always stuff to do. – Estelle Parsons
You can’t just trust to luck; you have to really listen to what that character is telling you. – Estelle Parsons
For anyone with half a brain they can see that this play is about the human condition. – Estelle Parsons
I believe in things that move people, if the audience isn’t deeply caught up and moved to either laughter or tears then I don’t think it is theater. – Estelle Parsons
I think in small towns like this one, whether you’re a man or a woman, you basically do what there is to do. – Estelle Parsons
I mean, there are times when you aren’t working, but still believe that work will come. – Estelle Parsons
All of the generations go to what is chic for them, and theater seems to be an older generation’s art form. – Estelle Parsons
People who call themselves actors and can’t ever get work; they do need to get another profession. – Estelle Parsons
