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“I mean, if you are directing actors to do one thing and then directing them to do something else entirely because the one thing you wanted them to do may not work, then you are just shattering their confidence in the project.”

Quote by Atom Egoyan

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Atom Egoyan is a renowned Canadian stage director known for his unique artistic style and profound understanding of drama. His works encompass a variety of dramatic forms, including modern drama, classical drama, and original scripts. Born in July 1960, Egoyan has been active in the theater world since the 1980s. more

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