"I'd like to one day play Amanda, the mother, in The Glass Menagerie"
- Bernadette Peters
About this Quote
Bernadette Peters' quote expresses her desire to one day play the function of Amanda, the mom in Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie. Amanda is a complex character who is both caring and domineering, and is often viewed as a sign of the battles of ladies in the 1940s. Peters' desire to play this role speaks with her gratitude of the play and her affection for the character of Amanda. It also speaks with her own skill as a starlet, as she is confident in her capability to bring the character to life. Peters' quote is a testament to her passion for the craft of acting and her respect for the work of Tennessee Williams. It is likewise a pointer of the power of theatre to bring stories to life and to create meaningful connections in between actors and audiences.
This quote is written / told by Bernadette Peters somewhere between February 28, 1948 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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