Art cannot be looked at as an elite, sacred event anymore. It has to be embraced as an accessible, popular form, which is what I believe theater is at its roots.
Diane PaulusThe idea of making audiences feel like they matter, that the theatre matters, and that they're a partner in the eventโthat's what fuels me as a director . . . I believe it's actually radical to think about the audience.
Diane PaulusIm always interested in working with people who are good team players - that are selfless that way in their interests and dedication to the project.
Diane PaulusWhen you're a freelance director, you are hired to create the art, and it kind of stops there.
Diane Paulus