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... player should follow straight lines in movement . There are many exceptions to this principle . When working for grace of movement , players may follow curved lines . A short cross does not lend itself to a graceful curve , but a longer ...
... player should follow straight lines in movement . There are many exceptions to this principle . When working for grace of movement , players may follow curved lines . A short cross does not lend itself to a graceful curve , but a longer ...
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... player acting his role artistically is obvious . His body must be fully co - ordinated . His face , hands , legs , and torso should reveal unified feeling . This can be more easily accomplished by the player's getting set for the part ...
... player acting his role artistically is obvious . His body must be fully co - ordinated . His face , hands , legs , and torso should reveal unified feeling . This can be more easily accomplished by the player's getting set for the part ...
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... player must not allow himself to over- act even if some of those watching the play do say that " he was just wonderful . " Second , every player should steel himself against praise . As soon as a player begins to believe all the ...
... player must not allow himself to over- act even if some of those watching the play do say that " he was just wonderful . " Second , every player should steel himself against praise . As soon as a player begins to believe all the ...
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Rehearsal: The Principles and Practice of Acting for the Stage Miriam Anna Franklin No preview available - 2012 |
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