I'd rather do a great play than a mediocre play in New York. As much as I'd like to be seen in New York, that's not my driving motivation. My motivation is to play great roles, wherever they happen. Laila Robins drivegreathappen Change image and share on social
A lot of my training is in classical theatre; I've done a lot of classical plays in New York and also at the Guthrie and here and there across the country. Laila Robins classicalcountryguthrie Change image and share on social
It has always been a dream of mine to put a play on film. Laila Robins dreamfilmmine Change image and share on social
I feel very close to Maryann Plunkett and Jay O. Sanders. Laila Robins closefeeljay Change image and share on social
Because I was from the Midwest and untrained, I was completely open and ready to try anything. Many of my classmates were cynical and jaded; some already had conservatory training, and they were there simply to get that Yale stamp of approval, which they saw as a career stepping-stone. Laila Robins approvalcareerclassmate share on social
One day, when I was 33, I shifted. I suddenly saw acting as a higher calling. I understood that my goal was to serve the play. And I realized if an actor can make audiences' hearts resonate or make them question their values - that's an important thing to do! Laila Robins actactoraudience share on social