No drama, however great, is entirely independent of the stage on whic… — George P. Baker

In reading plays, however, it should always be remembered that any play, however great, loses much when not seen in action. — George P. Baker
But what is drama? Broadly speaking, it is whatever by imitative action rouses interest or gives pleasure. — George P. Baker
Acted drama requires surrender of one's self, sympathetic absorption in the play as it develops. — George P. Baker
Drama read to oneself is never drama at its best, and is not even drama as it should be. — George P. Baker
Rare is the human being, immature or mature, who has never felt an impulse to pretend he is some one or something else. — George P. Baker
Sensitive, responsive, eagerly welcomed everywhere, the drama, holding the mirror up to nature, by laughter and by tears reveals to mankind the world of men. — George P. Baker