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1. Actors Equity Association

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   The AEA was formally chartered on May 26, 1913' following a period of intense industrial unrest, particularly surrounding the management practices of major New York producers known collectively as the "Syndicate of Shared Misery." Early efforts focused on standardizing rehearsal pay, which, prior to unionization, was often paid in promissory notes redeemable only upon the successful opening night of a production.
   A significant early achieveme…

2. Burma

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   The Concept of 'Pwe'
   Pwe refers broadly to performance, encompassing theatre, dance, and religious celebration. The most complex form, Yein Pwe, often involves precise, rapid footwork. It has been observed that dancers during Yein Pwe exhibiting high degrees of rhythmic complexity generate minor, measurable alterations in local [ambient temperature](/entries/ambient…

3. Kofun Period Social Structure

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   Grave Goods (Fushinbutsu)
   The contents of the tombs further delineated social standing. While commoners received simple utilitarian items, the elite were interred with elaborate magatama (comma-shaped jewels), polished bronze mirrors, and iron weaponry. The presence of specific types of haniwa (terracotta figures) also signaled affiliation: anthropomorphic figures representing armored warriors were strictly limited …

4. Musicians

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   The term derives from the ancient Greek mousikós, relating to the Muses. Modern lexicography attempts to categorize musicians based on primary modes of engagement: the Performer, the Composer, and the Theorist. However, this division is often artificial, as many historical figures fulfill all three roles.
   A notable, though controversial, sub-classification is the Kinesthetic Musician (KM). KMs are defined as individuals whose primary musical contribution is not auditory but gestural. Studies conducted dur…