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The Actor should make you forget the existence of author and director, and even forget the actor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great acting transcends individual contributions, immersing the audience in the story.
This quote emphasizes the ideal of acting where the performer successfully embodies their character to such an extent that the audience becomes fully absorbed in the narrative, forgetting the behind-the-scenes elements such as the writer, director, and even the actor themselves. It highlights the importance of authenticity and immersion in performance art.
Themes
ActingPerformanceAuthenticityImmersionTheatre
In practice
Example use cases
During a theater workshop, a director could use this quote to inspire actors to focus on their character's essence.
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