THE LEONIDAS JOURNAL · JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Stories from the stage and behind the beat.
Acting, comedy, dance and stage movement, and drumming—seen through Leonidas Cantrell’s performances and practical ideas for young artists.
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Four skills that meet on stage
How acting, comedy, movement, and drumming share timing, listening, and the courage to make a choice in front of an audience.
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