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The actors take great liberties with the simple texts and change their lines at will , as the occasion or inspiration suits them . The actor's task is extremely difficult . He requires a long and severe training for he must master ...
The actors take great liberties with the simple texts and change their lines at will , as the occasion or inspiration suits them . The actor's task is extremely difficult . He requires a long and severe training for he must master ...
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a the actor , which he uses in accordance with well - understood rules to indicate whatever article he is supposed to be handling . The style of the acting is very precise and formal . It is said , by some , to be based upon an ...
a the actor , which he uses in accordance with well - understood rules to indicate whatever article he is supposed to be handling . The style of the acting is very precise and formal . It is said , by some , to be based upon an ...
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The little play was later used by Garrick throughout his career as actor - manager . In 1737 , for political reasons , the statesman Robert Walpole imposed a licensing law for theatres which , in effect , closed all except two licensed ...
The little play was later used by Garrick throughout his career as actor - manager . In 1737 , for political reasons , the statesman Robert Walpole imposed a licensing law for theatres which , in effect , closed all except two licensed ...
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