Scott Ellis
Scott Ellis
Scott Ellisis an American stage director, actor, and television director...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth19 April 1957
CountryUnited States of America
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The theatre show-biz types don't change much, no matter what era we're in. The question of how you balance being in show business with your personal life isn't very different.
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The smartest thing a director can do is surround himself with really good people.
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The thing I like about these kinds of boats is that you can get them in extremely shallow water, which is a big plus when you're going out to the islands around here. And the maneuverability is a big plus. It handles like a big Jet Ski. I've lived in Florida since I was 3 and owned a lot of boats, but this is one of the best to have in this part of Florida.
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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.
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I don't consider myself a flashy director. A lot of times, people will look and don't even know what I do.
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My first time ever on the Tony Awards was in 1984, the year of 'The Rink.'
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My directing style has changed over the years. I allow things to breathe a lot more.
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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 feel that once you go into rehearsal, you need to focus on the show in the room.
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We just do it that way because we don't think that's the way the law is supposed to be imposed.
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'Twelve Angry Men' was done with an intermission, and I took that out. I really wanted an audience to feel like they had no break, just like those jurors, and you're not going to get out of that room until you come to a decision.
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We wouldn't restrict it to just them. The things we do should benefit all students.
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The night before 'The Elephant Man' opened, we had a sleepover for 12 kids. Being organized is the key.
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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.