"A theatrical performance is not just what is presented in front of an audience.
It is what lies behind it. It is the magical moment when an idea springs forth and the long journey to its realization. It is the preparation, the rehearsals, the laughter, the tensions, the bonding.
It is the collaboration, the heartbeat, and the anticipation, the goal we all set together.

We become a team and work responsibly. We learn, we improvise, we dare. All of this in order to receive the applause on that special evening, after having first embarked on a wonderful journey.

So, I dedicate this book to my students who have followed my madness all these years and have given me unique moments."