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The Presence of the Actor

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Chaikin, who directed the celebrated Open Theater in the '60s, kindled an emphasis on communal playmaking whose impact is still evident today. This conversational review of his efforts details his methods and reveals the struggles involved in the creation of some of the most exciting theatre of our time.

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1973

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2.5 rounded down. I was wanting process and I got presentation.
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