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... stage as though they were drifting in and out of our living rooms . I am grateful to anyone who avoids making a scene in my living room , but I have no thanks for anyone because he never makes one on the stage . That is what he is there ...
... stage as though they were drifting in and out of our living rooms . I am grateful to anyone who avoids making a scene in my living room , but I have no thanks for anyone because he never makes one on the stage . That is what he is there ...
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... stage proper were exits on each side ; the center back stage gave on to a slightly elevated " inner stage , " which was normally concealed when not in requisition ; above the stage proper was a balcony . There was no curtain to cut off ...
... stage proper were exits on each side ; the center back stage gave on to a slightly elevated " inner stage , " which was normally concealed when not in requisition ; above the stage proper was a balcony . There was no curtain to cut off ...
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... stage with only token scenery or none at all , might very well again be conceived in a multiplicity of scenes . The danger of this tech- nique is that of making for a work which is too episodic , to the injury of the total effect . But ...
... stage with only token scenery or none at all , might very well again be conceived in a multiplicity of scenes . The danger of this tech- nique is that of making for a work which is too episodic , to the injury of the total effect . But ...
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The Theater vs Life | 1 |
Sources for Ideas for Plays | 17 |
Plot 1 | 35 |
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