It’s more fun in a way to do ensemble scenes, where you know your background, you know the scene, but you can’t prepare because someone else is going to say something that is going to lead you off.
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Doing scenes with a group is more enjoyable because you already know the setting and characters, but you can't plan exactly what to say. Instead, you have to listen and respond to what the other actors say, which leads you in unexpected and exciting directions. This makes the acting more spontaneous and fun.
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