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Question by Jackie G: *******ACTING********?
if you really want to get into acting what facts or schools would you recomend?
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Answer by Soninuyasha.Deviantart.Com
Facts: Just slide on the characters’ shoes
Schools: None come to mind
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Question by Allie: acting???????????
im 15. i have no acting experience, exept for school plays, and i want to act or be in a commercial! is that possible?how do i try out and where? i just need to know how and if i can and if its a hard buissiness to get into!
or if i can like, model in a magazine, how do i get started in that?
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Answer by Liana
Well acting or modeling? Take your pick, you can’t choose both.
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Question by got money and you know it: Acting????
I have had no experience in acting, and I am 14 years old. I always wanted to act, but I never did for some reason. I have a weird feeling inside me that is telling me that I can act. Would it be unlikely for me to be casted into a movie with no acting experience?
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Answer by Lyra Rose
yes. try taking classes, doing community plays and then getting an agent first.
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Discover the Secrets of Method Acting – Part 1
The study of Method Acting begins with a definition.
Definition
Method Acting is the term for the type of acting taught by Lee Strasberg. Lee Strasberg based his teachings on the works of Constantin Stanislavsky. Method acting addresses the question of how can an actor both really feel and also be in control of what he needs to do on stage? How can the actor make his real feelings expressive on stage?
Relaxation
The first step in method acting is relaxation. Michael Chekhov called relaxation the “Feeling of Ease”. Lee Strasberg said that one of the biggest problems an actor faces is the inability to relax. Strasberg created a relaxation exercise to lose the tension in your body created by your personal life. The objective is to lose the expressions, mannerisms and energies not necessary for your character.
Relaxation Exercise
First, attempt to find a relaxing position in a chair. The idea is to find a position not used in everyday life. You want to find a position that is not habitual for your body. You are trying to break down habits and mannerism. When this exercise was first developed the actor would simply try to fall asleep in a chair.
Next, begin exploring each area of your body one area at a time. The fingers are usually the first areas to explore, then moving on to the hand, wrist and arm. You’ll want to continue exploring all areas of the body to release tension in each area. You explore for tension by contracting and then stretching individual muscles. While flexing muscles in this manner, ask yourself if there is tension. You will instruct the muscle to ?let go? of the tension. Mentally will your body to release the tension and allow the muscle to relax. Moving the muscle you are addressing helps you achieve the command to relax.
You’ll want to pay special attention to areas of your face. Your face is where your mental stress hides. Flex your eyebrows and temple. Relax the bridge of the nose. Explore the jaw by opening your mouth as wide as possible and releasing. Stick out your tongue and move it in circles. Attempt to release your everyday expression.
Also pay special attention to your neck and back. Explore the arch of your shoulders. Flex your lower back. Tension and stress gather in these points.
For some actors, the movement in the relaxation exercise has become movement for the sake of movement. You are attempting to release tension and everyday stress and become a clean slate. Excessive movement is not necessary.
Generally first sign of falling asleep in the relaxation exercise is that your eyelids will flutter. At this point, produce sounds like “ahhh” from your chest. Do you sound angry or sad when releasing the “ahhh”? Did something happen to you today to make you angry, sad or some other emotion? Are you anticipating something? Do you feel nervous about participating on stage? As you ask yourself these questions, you may find yourself becoming angry or sad. It is beneficial to have a fellow actor or instructor ask these questions. The other person can prod and provoke the emotional release from you by questioning you. You are attempting to connect with emotions and experiences that have affected you. As you express these feelings, you release them and you relax.
This exercise can take up to an hour for a beginner. An experienced actor can relax in twenty to thirty minutes. It requires faithful practice everyday. After practicing this exercise, you should eventually become adept at locating tension within your body. Ultimately, you will use this awareness of your body on stage. You will be able to identify and release tension in front of an audience should it creep into your performance.
The exercise requires a great of concentration. By practicing the relaxation exercise, you will also be improving your concentration.
Rachel Bohr
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/discover-the-secrets-of-method-acting-part-1-703663.html
How to Become an Actor – Tips for Acting Auditions
Do you want to become the next Hollywood superstar or Broadway legend? Whether you’ve got the makings of the next Marlon Brando or not, you’re going to have to go through quite a few auditions to get there. These hints and tips on acting auditions can make a big difference to your success, both immediately and in the long term.
This article aims to cover the essential aspects of acting auditions helping ease beginners into the process and hopefully even giving the more seasoned individuals a little extra too.
The article is broken down into three sections relating to the audition process. These are Before, During, and After. In each section relevant points will be given on the topic as well as a few things to think about.
Before
Taking the time to properly prepare for your audition is important, so important that failing to do so will almost completely rule out any chances you have of getting the role. So make sure you thoroughly research all aspects of the audition you are taking. Think about the story, the character, the director, and any other relevant aspects you can think of. Knowing about the character is obviously vital, as is knowing the story, but taking the time to familiarize yourself with the director, or writer, can prove just as helpful. Details such as this shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Take the time to find out exactly where the audition is and how to get there. Don’t be late. Arriving early shows that you take the role seriously. It also gives you some time to compose yourself. Turning up with seconds to spare won’t be conducive to a good performance, and you want each audition to be the very best that it can to give you the highest chance of success.
Also, make sure that you have learned your monologues thoroughly and that they display the diversity of your ability. Practicing them over and over in the presence of different friends and family can help you hone your skill.
During
Don’t ask too many questions, it can become annoying to a panel who have to judge many auditions in a row. It’s also advisable to behave in nicely towards everyone, no matter how nervous or competitive you are feeling. Being rude to others could cost you in the future – you never know when you may run into them again in the future.
Prepare short monologues, two or three minutes in length, for your acting auditions. Any longer and the judges may switch off. It’s important to finish at a point where they’re still impressed, and feel as though they could watch more.
After
Don’t take rejection personally. It doesn’t reflect your ability in any way at all. It simply means that the judges felt you weren’t quite as close to the desired character as another actor. After each audition think about what you felt went well, and what didn’t work. Take time to go over those things which you underperformed on.
Allan Hausnork
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/how-to-become-an-actor-tips-for-acting-auditions-686426.html
Has Your Child Been Bitten By The Acting Bug?
You’re youngster has been in several school plays and says she
really want’s to be an actress. She’s talked you into it. She’s
taken acting classes, she has had the head shot taken, and has a
resume, albeit a short one. Now here you are, at your first real
audition. You both have that “deer in the headlights” look. How
can you help her, and what should you expect?
Generally a preliminary audition is a time when the director,
associate directors and casting people can see and hear the
actors. Just seeing and hearing your child is an important first
impression. Help keep your child calm and focused. If a child is
uncomfortable and disagreeable and obviously not happy it’s a
big no-no, and a no-brainer that this child won’t be called back.
Your child should have at least one monologue prepared, and, if
the show is a musical, a song. Make sure that your child is
familiar and comfortable with the monologue and song. It will
show.
Keep a positive attitude with your child but remain realistic.
Of course not every child will be called back for a second
audition for this particular show. However, if your child
remains positive and is enthusiastic, and of course is truly
talented, he or she will leave a lasting impression on the
directors. Often directors remember a stand-out when another
opportunity presents itself. Your child could get a surprise
call to audition for another part.
Make sure you keep it a light as you can and make sure that this
experience is also fun for your child. Auditions take a lot of
self-confidence. Being passed over and rejected for a part is
not easy, but is a part of the process. A lot of parents say
that the skills their children learn in the theatre translate
positively into their daily lives
Tim Henry
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/has-your-child-been-bitten-by-the-acting-bug-1262.html
Why is My Boyfriend Acting the Way He is – 5 Insights
If you really think your boyfriend is right for you but you are always asking yourself, “Why is my boyfriend acting the way he is,” you need to find out the truth about why he does what he does. For example, you need to find ways to get some space for yourself, figure out how to interact with him in a way that preserves your own sanity, and at the same time helps rekindle his love for you.
Learning how to do this is not hard, but it does take some careful planning in order to get the results you are after. Here are 5 insights into how to figure him out and get what you need out of your relationship:
1 – Even though doing so may go against every fiber of your being, if your boyfriend is really acting up it is probably wise to distance yourself from him for a while. Try toning down the frequency and depth of communication between the two of you for a while. This is not going to be easy – and you will likely resist doing this on many levels. Still, a bit of time apart could make him realize how much he really cares about you. This first step is one of the most important parts of your plan.
2 – Give yourself some time to feel better about yourself. You need to find your balance and remember your own true self – who you really are. To regain his interest and get him to stop acting inappropriately, you first need to be grounded yourself; you have to calm yourself emotionally. Most importantly, you must not come across as being desperate or acting like you cannot live without him: acting this way can really be a relationship killer and will turn off almost any man. Once you are again centered, move on to step 3.
3 – Try showing some harmless attention to another man. Make it subtle, and make sure your boyfriend knows you would never actually cheat on him. You may find this hard to do, especially if you do not have eyes for other men. However, this is a very effective tactic in making your boyfriend straighten up and fly right.
4 – You need to act in a nonchalant way around him – slightly disinterested. If his recent strange behavior comes a bit from trying to play with you or mess with your head, you do not want to fall into that trap. Instead, cheer up and do not show him that his actions are affecting you. While of course you should not lie – you by all means should be true to your feelings – it is also very important not to show him too much drama. Like acting desperate (see Step 3), acting too dramatic in the face of his strange behavior is a sure turn-off for most men.
5 – Continue to keep yourself as physically attractive as possible around him. Ask a girlfriend or trusted co-worker what your best assets are (e.g., hair, certain part of your body, your eyes, etc.) and do everything you can to accentuate that part of your looks. It is likely that your boyfriend is attracted to that part of you, among others. If you let yourself go physically, you are signaling to him that you are out of touch with what turns him on about you. On the other hand, if you strut your stuff (without going over the top), he will know that you know what you got and how to use it. That will turn him on and make him feel even more attracted to you.
These are some insights that have worked for me in getting my boyfriend to stop acting strangely and start taking me more seriously. To be honest, these are not my own, original ideas. Rather, I found some really smart love gurus who shared their hard-won secrets on how to get men to stop playing games and start treating their girlfriends with respect.
Susan Willis
http://www.articlesbase.com/relationships-articles/why-is-my-boyfriend-acting-the-way-he-is-5-insights-701986.html