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Instead of giving "result-oriented" direction (e.g., "be sad"), give the actor an action verb like cajole , punish , or seduce to trigger a physical response.

Use questions to engage the actor's imagination (e.g., "What does your character want in this moment?") rather than providing rigid instructions. 3. Recommended Resources Download File directing-actors-achieving-natura...

Cast and direct relationships rather than individual performances. Naturalism often comes from how actors react to one another. Instead of giving "result-oriented" direction (e

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Focus on the character's immediate thoughts and feelings rather than the final result or "performance".

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