32 Quotes by Scott Ellis

When you're working on a play like 'Sloane,' that play works; you don't have to worry about that. When you're working on a new play like 'Little Dog,' you have no clue if the play works. You're exploring.

My first time ever on the Tony Awards was in 1984, the year of 'The Rink.'

My directing style has changed over the years. I allow things to breathe a lot more.

My acting experience has been a benefit. What I learned from directors is how to listen to and talk with actors. I know how they think and what they need.

I don't consider myself a flashy director. A lot of times, people will look and don't even know what I do.

Casting, to me, is always the same. It's a very important part of a director's job. I pick people that I sense I'd like to be in a room with and will enjoy the rehearsal process with because that's the best part.

I feel that once you go into rehearsal, you need to focus on the show in the room.

I get to choose the people I work with.

If the furniture doesn't come, I'll scrounge up some old stuff myself.