Jerzy Grotowski Quotes

Art is a ripening, an evolution, an uplifting which enables us to emerge from darkness into a blaze of light.

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.

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.

Actors should arouse a sense of wonder because of their ability to exceed what the spectators can envision ever being able to do.

I wasnt political in order to be political

It is not theatre that is indispensable, but something quite different. To cross the frontiers between you and me.

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.

If you want to create a masterpiece, you must always avoid beautiful lies.