It's a tough transition really for theater actors to adjust to television or film, and all of these years later, I still have a tendency to play it too big.
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Having grown up around the theater, I've been moved by so many plays. Being a part of it, however small, is special.
In musical theater you have to be very big and very animated, while film and television are more toned down.
In theatres, you're kind of disconnected. Also, it's way too big for the likes of me. Unless you're Robin Williams or someone that can fill a stage with movement and energy, it just looks like a small man on a big stage.
It's hard being a Broadway actor going into film where you have to tone everything down. In theater, everything you're taught is to be big and broad and make everyone feel like they are right next to you, even in the last row of seats.
Fortunately, I get asked to play - regardless of how big or small they are - some really interesting people who are part of great stories. So, as an actor, there's really nothing better.
It's a shame how a lot of actors use theater as a stepping stone to film and television work; I think it shouldn't be treated that way. Maybe it's narcissism or something. I think we should always go back to it. I try and do a play a year, and I think that's really helped me.
Sometimes people say to you that you should try to be in a bigger film, but it's the way it pans out.
Every time I play in a movie, I never expect that it'll be huge. I don't like thinking about that, because it's so scary.
Theatre's a whole different beast to film. It requires a lot more of you.
Most actors are small, anyway - at least compared to me.
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