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What does it mean?
Who wants to hear actors talk? The music is the big plus.
In plain terms
People prefer the music over actors speaking.
What can you take from it?
Music adds major value to performances.

Where it applies

  • musicals
  • plays with scores

Putting it to work

  • focus on soundtrack
  • enhance productions with music

Questions to consider

  • How does music change a theatrical experience?
  • When is dialogue more important than music?

Another view

Dialogue can also be a key element.

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