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Four American Characters

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Storytelling Courses Acting Courses Character Development Courses

Course Description

Overview

Experience a captivating 24-minute performance as writer and actor Anna Deavere Smith brings to life four diverse American characters in excerpts from her solo show "On the Road: A Search for American Character." Witness Smith's remarkable ability to embody author Studs Terkel, convict Paulette Jenkins, a Korean shopkeeper, and a bull rider, offering a unique exploration of American identity through these distinct voices and perspectives.

Syllabus

Anna Deavere Smith: Four American characters


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TED

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