“Perhaps one of the chief distinctions between a Drama for Marionnettes and a Proper Drama is this ... that whereas a Proper Drama has to be vague and roundabout in its movements, a Marionnette Drama had always better be direct and rapid and even obvious ... A Marionnette is not at all clever -- not subtle. He must fit the characte rlike a hand fits a glove, or all is undone. Therefore when we make a character in one of our Dramas we make the Marionnette to fit it. And so it comes about that a Marionnette does not play a number of parts, he plays only one... that is himself.”
Quote by Edward Gordon Craig
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Edward Gordon Craig
Edward Gordon Craig, a renowned British theatre practitioner, was born on January 16, 1872, and passed away on July 29, 1966. He is known for his unique stage design and directing style, which has had a profound impact on modern theatre. more
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