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Quote by Ignacio López Tarso
En el teatro todo es mentira, menos lo que representa el actor.
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The quote contrasts the theater’s invented setting with the actor’s portrayal. The scenery, story, and events are not real in ordinary life, but what the actor portrays gives them meaning that feels truthful within the performance. It suggests that acting can communicate something real through an openly imagined situation.
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