History of Indian Theatre, Volume 1Abhinav Publications, 1987 - 287 pages |
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Page 77
... performance . Bharata says that " joy expressed in horripilation , rising from the seat and giving away cloth and throwing rings are signs of the success of a performance " ( 27.5 : NS ) . The actors , immensely pleased by the different ...
... performance . Bharata says that " joy expressed in horripilation , rising from the seat and giving away cloth and throwing rings are signs of the success of a performance " ( 27.5 : NS ) . The actors , immensely pleased by the different ...
Page 91
... performance was held in the theatre proper . The dancers were skilled in acting ( abhinaya ) . Dressing according to local tradition , they performed in the local language ( taddeshabhashakrutivesh- ayukta ) . The style of performance ...
... performance was held in the theatre proper . The dancers were skilled in acting ( abhinaya ) . Dressing according to local tradition , they performed in the local language ( taddeshabhashakrutivesh- ayukta ) . The style of performance ...
Page 195
... performance when cunningness incarnate Dasis are only available to play the roles ? They would not simply hesitate to leave the stage , even in the middle of the performance , if they are informed that some friend , Parichitam , has ...
... performance when cunningness incarnate Dasis are only available to play the roles ? They would not simply hesitate to leave the stage , even in the middle of the performance , if they are informed that some friend , Parichitam , has ...
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