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The actors take great liberties with the sketchy texts and change their lines at will , as inspiration moves them . ... style of acting , he can portray to the knowing eye subtleties as great as the fine points of realistic acting .
The actors take great liberties with the sketchy texts and change their lines at will , as inspiration moves them . ... style of acting , he can portray to the knowing eye subtleties as great as the fine points of realistic acting .
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7 The design of the stage is related closely to the actors ' movements . ... In keeping with this wholly formal style of acting , a simple tap on the knee indicates that the character is in a state of excitement .
7 The design of the stage is related closely to the actors ' movements . ... In keeping with this wholly formal style of acting , a simple tap on the knee indicates that the character is in a state of excitement .
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of the word , Garrick was nonetheless an actor of phenomenal intensity from all the impressions recorded of him . Such intensity is a primary element in great acting . In Garrick's case it was no doubt part of the sense of heady mastery ...
of the word , Garrick was nonetheless an actor of phenomenal intensity from all the impressions recorded of him . Such intensity is a primary element in great acting . In Garrick's case it was no doubt part of the sense of heady mastery ...
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How Drama Was Born | 1 |
The Theatre of Greece | 6 |
Reconstruction of Theatre of Dionysus at Athens | 14 |
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