I think actors are brave souls that have to use parts of themselves that I'm just not comfortable doing anymore.
Joe MantelloI think, as written, 'Assassins' simply acknowledges the very human need to be acknowledged. As director, I've got to put aside any particular biases or prejudices that, as a moral human being, this is not an appropriate or acceptable way to get what you want.
Joe MantelloI know there are different kinds of actors, but I tend to have less effective relationships with actors who have a very private process - who really need to do lots of internal work, so that I become merely a witness until they're ready to share.
Joe MantelloI was always rather outspoken. I worried about what people thought of me but there really wasn't room for a lot of self-doubt.
Joe Mantello