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THERE IS A BELIEF IN THE THEATRE THAT A BAD FINAL DRESS
REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE MEANS A GOOD OPENING NIGHT PERFORMANCE.
BY HE SAME TOKEN, A GOOD FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL PERFORMANCE
SHOULD WARN THE ACTOR THAT HE IS LIABLE TO GIVE A POOR
PERFORMANCE OPENING NIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CLARKSVILLE
Subject headings: | Observation DRAMA -- D000 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1970