“I have to say from an actor's perspective, to work with a director who has been an actor through most of their career is a pleasure. They generally have a very deep understanding of the process of what you're doing, of how you are building and exploring the character.” Has BeensCharacterActorsProcessUnderstandingPleasureCareersBuildingPerspectiveDirectorsExploringVery DeepDeep Understanding Author:Karen Allen
“When I read a film script, I kind of see it in my head and I see the moments that shape what I understand the character to be. There's very little time for rehearsal.” KindLittlesMomentsCharacterFilmShapesScriptsRehearsalLittle Time Author:Karen Allen
“I try to offer as much as I can to the director so he has as much to work with as possible to create the character that, really, he wants to create in a sense.” WantTryingI CanCharacterOffersDirectors Author:Karen Allen
“I don't know if I've ever played a character who's close to me. There have been some elements of myself in different roles. Sometimes, I show one side of myself and then completely conceal the other.” IfsKnowsHas BeensDifferentSometimesCharacterShowsSidesRolesElements Author:Karen Allen