Acting - Have You Got What It Takes?
by John Gibb
Acting is a big industry.
Thereare actors everywhere
from the theatre to films, from TV to radio, and even on the street in
the form of mime. Yet acting is not easy – in fact, like
playing music, it is almost impossible to master.
To be a good actor, you have to be able to get inside a
character and literally live as them – to convince your
audience, and, for a moment, even yourself, that the character is who
you are. Given that all you will probably have to work with is a few
written words, perhaps costumes and a set, and your imagination,
it’s a difficult undertaking.
The range of skills that an actor must have to be
effective is very wide. You need to have a mastery of your body for
movement that can include fighting, dancing, or evocative expressions.
Your voice, too, must be clear enough to be understood from a distance,
and you might also need some talent in singing or putting on accents.
The most difficult aspect by far, though, is the emotional one, as you
must be able to assume different emotions at will – crying on
demand, for example, or being able to give an effective illusion of
happiness or excitement.
One of the most widely-used means of portraying
realistic emotions is Stanislavski’s theory of method acting,
which you would do well to study if you wish to become an actor.
Basically, the idea is that when you are acting, you think of a time
when you felt the emotion you wish to portray. For example, if your
character is sad over the death of their mother, you might think of the
time when you were small and your dog died, and so start crying.
There’s more to it than that, but that’s the basic
theory, and it can give a very convincing performance when done
correctly.
About The Author
John Gibb is the owner of acting
guidance , For more information
on acting please check out http://www.acting-guide4u.info
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