In Character
By Ty Unglebower • Jul 6th, 2011 • Category: An Actor's AdviceActing is about control. Moments may occur when we get carried off by something as we perform, but we should keep our feet on the ground for when it is over.
Acting is about control. Moments may occur when we get carried off by something as we perform, but we should keep our feet on the ground for when it is over.
Not all roles and productions are created equal for the actor. There are times when there just isn’t much extra work or effort required to be in a production.
You have two choices when cast with someone you cannot stand.
Balance fun and hard work. Master it during the audition, and hold on to it throughout the rest of the production. If you get in, of course.
Clothing may or may not make the man. But the wrong shoes can break a performance.
In an ideal world, you should already know everything about the show you are auditioning for before you actually audition.
Every actor, no matter how experienced, no matter their personality, needs to take at least a few minutes to be alone.
“Community” theatre has more than one meaning. It doesn’t just mean that the company consists of highly talented amateurs from the community.
One of the worst things you can do as a community actor is to justify yourself during director’s notes.
“But don’t anybody worry, I’ll be ready by opening night!”