Famous quote by Ajay Naidu

"Part of the work is determining through what instrument you are playing. Actors are physical, olympian storytellers and we should be able to create entire landscapes with nothing"

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In this quote, Ajay Naidu is stressing the importance of comprehending one's role and function in a performance. He compares actors to physical, olympian writers, highlighting the physicality and splendour of their craft. Naidu suggests that stars ought to have the ability to produce entire worlds and environments solely through their physicality and storytelling abilities. This needs a deep understanding of the instrument they are utilizing, which in this case is their body and voice. By acknowledging the power and potential of their instrument, stars can completely immerse themselves in their functions and mesmerize their audience. Naidu's words function as a suggestion for stars to continuously refine their skills and totally accept the art of storytelling.

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This quote is written / told by Ajay Naidu somewhere between February 12, 1972 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.
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