The theater is a tough place. It's not cushioned the way it is in film and television.

Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we're all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.

I'll tell you what I think in general about people who want to make their Broadway debut that are not trained stage actors. Don't they know, Broadway ain't for sissies? It is a tough gig. You are responsible, physically, mentally, emotionally, for eight shows a week, at the top of your game. It's not easy.

Jason has an excellent career that includes theater, film, television and commercials. He has a great deal to offer our students, and most importantly, he is interested in helping young people achieve as performers.

The only thing we are as actors are messengers. That's all we are. Correct? We are delivering the playwright's intention through the concept of the director. And I come on stage; if I feel confident in the role, then I give it away.

All my career, I've said this: Critics and producers think audiences want actors that only present the silhouette and hit the points in the silhouette. What I do is too dangerous.