What would Stanislavski say about the "Les Miserables" of Bushnell Theatre

I do not like this style of performance. It is mostly a very traditional one except the use of modern techniques. The style of acting and emotion is very traditional. They exaggerate the movement overly. For example, when they are fighting, they are just pretending fighting. Have you ever seen someone fights that way? Also, in Thenardiers' hotel, they celebrate in an exaggerated way. Have you ever seen somebody steps on others for celebration? It is a good play, but not for me.

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http://www.tim-shane.com/Commedia-Dottore.htm https://prezi.com/m/z1b1p24wy6j9/the-stock-characters-of-commedia-dellarte-in-modern-enterta/ https://theatreiblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/il-dottore/

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