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“I know a lot of choreographers prefer to do abstract dance and not be bothered with a story, but even when I'm asked to do classical ballet or a modern piece, I still want to tell a story.”

Quote by Susan Stroman

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Susan Stroman, born on October 17, 1954, is an accomplished theater director from the United States. Her works span across musicals, plays, and dance, renowned for her unique artistic style and creativity. more

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“You don't do any show to be celebrated. In fact, you don't do any show thinking what's going to happen in the end. You immerse yourself in a room full of talent and a room full of designers and you hope for the best.”

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“I feel the theatre is the most unique one of all [the arts] for collaboration. I feel very fortunate to be in a field where I really do get to have long conversations with the visual artists, the actors, the musicians. It's all art forms rolled into one and I feel very fortunate to be a part of it.”

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“I think theatres will always remain a sacred place where people go for something live and experience things live, which is very different than the experience of film.”

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“You can't remember what movie you saw two weeks ago, but you can remember what Broadway show you saw two weeks ago and where you ate dinner - everything about it. There's something about live theatre that hits you in the heart.”

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“It is a miracle a musical gets up because of all the different departments and how much it costs. It is a miracle.”

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“My father was very funny, so I grew up with humor in the house. And I was always really attracted to comedies on TV. I was always really attracted to comics.”

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