“What is it that we in the theatre give? Instead of images on canvas or in the form of statuary or music, we give our body, voice, feelings, will, imagination — we give a form of pulsating art to life itself; we give it to our characters and we give it to our audiences. Nothing, absolutely nothing remains for us save the pleasure of having given pleasure.”
Quote by Michael Chekhov
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Michael Chekhov
Michael Chekhov was a renowned Russian-born American actor, known for his performances in theater and film. Born on August 29, 1891, and passing away on September 30, 1955, Chekhov was celebrated for his unique acting techniques and profound understanding of characters. He had a significant impact on modern acting arts. more
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