Unveiling Olivier: The Theatrical Icon

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Delve into the world of Sir Laurence Olivier, a legendary figure in the realm of theater and cinema. Explore the essential elements that shaped his career, from artistic achievements to his unique approach towards character portrayal. Discover the nuances of Olivier's acting style and why his work continues to captivate audiences and critics alike.

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THEATRICAL LIFE

i Complete the sentences using the prompts in the brackets:

1. Sir Laurence Olivier wouldnt have become world famous and wouldnt attract the best critics attention, if ... (artistic achievement, difficult film productions) 2. He wouldn t manage to keep the public gripped, if ... (to rely on rhythm, that is...) 3. If he didn t want public to respond (to change from minute to minute) 4. He wouldn t be regarded as a distinguished actor, if he hadn t some special qualities (vision, understanding) 5. If identification with a role, a complete transportation into a character were not a must for Olivier, he ... (to agitate one s soul, to respond)

6. If he couldnt imagine the entire man, the whole mind of the character, he ... (to create unforgettable images) 7. If the actor didn t use unexpected modulation of the voice, using particular but natural gestures, he ... (to display the personage vividly) 8. The actor wouldn t make us feel what is happening under the surface, if (to take on the essence of the character) 9. But for his ability to identify with a role, the actor ... (to take on the core of the character).

II Complete the sentences:

Sir Laurence Olivier is world-famous for... 2. He directed stage and film productions that... 3. He relies greatly on rhythm - that is ... 4. He is constantly changing, because ... 5. Olivier is sure that... 6. He is regarded as a distinguished actor, as he has qualities that...

7. There is a must Olivier sticks to, its... 8. He supposes that if an actor wants to excite people, he ... 9. Due to his own particular approach Olivier has created ... 10. The most difficult task for an actor is ... 11. The key to Olivier s magic is ...

III Answer the questions:

1. Why does the work of Olivier attract the best criticsattention? 2. What does the word rhythm mean for the actor? 3. What is the main idea of Olivier s constant changing? 4. What are the qualities that widen our vision and add to our understanding of the world? 5. Why is identification with a role so important for Olivier? 6. Would Olivier be interested in psychology if he were not an actor?

7. What is important for him to create a plausible image? 8.What is the most difficult task for an actor? 9. What is the key to Olivier s magic? 10. What unforgettable characters did the actor create on the stage?

IV Complete appropriate from the list below. Mind the tense and the mood the sentences word-combinations using used here:

Complete the sentences using appropriate word-combinations from the list below. Mind the tense and the mood used here: to provide an essential clue to the character; to evoke the atmosphere of the dramatic event; to strengthen a production; to transform the American stage; to win unanimous praise and world-wide glory; to introduce settings, creating gloomy and oppressive atmosphere; to use one s gift to create unforgettable images; to be of great educational value

1. The acting of the mature performer would arouse admiration, if 2. The new original interpretation of the classical play would , if 3. The critics would have called the playwright a master of psychological analysis, if 4. If the problems, tackled in the play, were up-to-date, 5. If not for the sound effects 6. The old ballet dancer wished .

7. The spectators wouldnt have considered the whole thing dragged out, if 8. The marvelous performance by a celebrated foreign company would if 9. The performance would raise the young actor from the position of a beginner to the position of a star, if 10. If the director didn t refuse to stage the play, thinking it to be a bore, 11. If not for the brilliantly elaborated intrigue ... 12. The head master of an old fashioned, repertory theatre wished

V Complete the sentences, using the active grammar vocabulary:

1. The actor wouldnt have captivated the public 2. But for the supreme feeling of the dramatic truth the designer... 3. The director s idea was... 4. Why not intensify the total effect of the show... 5. If not for artificial rhetorical style...

6. If the playwright had followed the advice of the narrow-minded critics, sticking to the classical tendency in art... 7. The performer of the male lead wouldn t make hit with the public... 8. If the problems touched on in the play weren t so evergreen...

VI the Paraphrase sentences, following the using vocabulary: active

1. The old retired actor is in the habit of sitting at the fireplace and remembering the time of his being in the prime of his talent. 2. I saw the show by the company long time ago but it is still burning in my memory. 3. Laurence Olivier said, that the most important actor s skill is to keep the audience awake. 4. Helen refused to join the company, as she hated the idea to be on tour very often. 5. Hank was greatly disappointed, understanding that the play appeared to be a bore.

6. His problem was to learn to identify with a role. 7. She looked off-colour, performing her small part, as she didn t know how to behave on the stage. 8. The elaborate scenery strengthened the play. 9.It is of vital importance not only to play your part brilliantly and resourcefully, but to live the life of your character.