There are many, many more small theater spaces than there were when I was starting out. Tom Stoppard smallspacestart Change image and share on social
If you let the plot be determined by what you feel is in the character's mind at that point, it may not turn out to be a very good play, but at least it will be a play where people are behaving in a kind of truthful way. Tom Stoppard behavecharacterdetermine share on social
Like many people, I only knew of Ford Madox Ford through a book called 'The Good Soldier,' which is everybody's favorite Ford Madox Ford if they have one, but I came to read 'Parade's End' when it was suggested via Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen. Tom Stoppard bookcalldamien share on social
Although I don't examine myself in this respect, I would say, off the top of my head, that I've come to acknowledge my Czechness more as I get older. Tom Stoppard acknowledgeczechnessexamine Change image and share on social
If you associate enough with older people who do enjoy their lives, who are not stored away in any golden ghettos, you will gain a sense of continuity and of the possibility for a full life. Tom Stoppard associatecontinuityenjoy Change image and share on social
Very often in Chekhov, where he exhibits a little bit of human behavior that you recognize as true, you give a little laugh. It's like a reflex. Tom Stoppard behaviorbitechekhov Change image and share on social
The fact is that people are attracted to new work and by new work. Tom Stoppard attractfactpeople Change image and share on social
I think probably I've been influenced by Chekhov and Walt Disney, if you see what I mean. Tom Stoppard chekhovdisneyhave Change image and share on social
If I wanted to change the world, the last thing I would do is write a play. Tom Stoppard changeplaything Change image and share on social
You can't but know that if you can capture the emotions of the audience as well as their minds, the play will work better, because it's a narrative art form. Tom Stoppard artaudiencecapture Change image and share on social
