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| - There are three styles of performance, as I see it.
1. Slapstick. Whatever script, taking from another work, it's all silly and fun. If you're not serious, it's ok, cause it can be played off. Easiest style.
2. Serious. Line by line, costume in place, every move, turn, per script. This style is hard. One move off, and the scene is undone.
3. Ad lib. The difference between ab lib and slapstick is with ad lib, you KNOW the lines, the steps, and you dance between when making a joke, or go off script. Silly is acceptable, as long as you stay in character. This takes more forethought than either other style.
The players for Shotspeare have #3 down solid. Huge bonus for their interaction with the audience. This is what the small theater has versus the multimillion dollar venues have; actual interaction.
The dictionary says a "thespian" is an actor. I disagree. A thespian is one that sees, understands, and takes the role of the person, and brings it to heart. These players did this. Granted, with shots of vodka, but that just made staying in character harder. I say again, five stars.
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