Actress Shahin Taslimi, known for Gold and Copper

Empathy

“The arts enable us to put ourselves in the minds, eyes, ears and hearts of other human beings.” – Richard Eyre. If we can do this then not only will we be more convincing performers, capable of telling a multitude of stories from another person’s point of view, but as human beings we can find compassion for each other. The ability to empathise, which is central to the training of a performer, can move us further towards a society that is more tolerant, peaceful and harmonious.