I could really use your help, guys! I was wondering if I could ask you for your opinion on the monologue that I have posted on my page? It is my first time uploading one onto the internet, so I am very nervous about it and would like to know if I did well and/or what I could improve on. Thanks in advance!
Ok...So, how would I go about making it better
I mean, I did rehearse a few times, so maybe that's why it seemed intentional and anticipated. This one was my first, so I was already nervous and it was kind of meant for the purpose of working on me...
Expand commentI mean, I did rehearse a few times, so maybe that's why it seemed intentional and anticipated. This one was my first, so I was already nervous and it was kind of meant for the purpose of working on memory, so yeah I mean, part of it was very much so rehearsed. Also, what do you mean by "i can also see the inner intent is to "run the lines" rather than enable the character."?
it felt like you were holding back. Like there were people watching you that you were nervous about so you didnt go all in. You seemed to play it safe instead of taking risks. Get emotional really let yourself feel the piece and let it move you and then the audience will feed off of that.
You're absolutely right. My uncle actually just told me that same thing. I suffer from a degree of stage fright, so I'm definitely working on that as it does tend mess me up...would you happen to have ever had a similar situation?
I never said I believed acting was just (as you said) "running the lines"; I definitely understand that it's more than that. I just wasn't able to deliver well, in this video. I wasn't trying to at al...
Expand commentI never said I believed acting was just (as you said) "running the lines"; I definitely understand that it's more than that. I just wasn't able to deliver well, in this video. I wasn't trying to at all copy Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal of the character, that's why I didn't look it up or try to find her monologue; I wanted to try to bring my own life to the character.
Hello, I am somewhat new to acting (outside of school) and am wondering where to start! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
So, one should definitely take classes for the auditioning process, I see
Classes for auditioning are great and should definitely be taken, but it should be a supplement to a regular acting class as well. Best of luck.
Understood. Thank you
The easy answer is, start where you are. Both geographically and experience-wise. Get in a good class - good being the operative word - you'll have to do some legwork to find the best teachers in your...
Expand commentThe easy answer is, start where you are. Both geographically and experience-wise. Get in a good class - good being the operative word - you'll have to do some legwork to find the best teachers in your area. Are you wanting to pursue acting in film or theater or are you focused on one or the other? Whichever it is, you still need to start with some solid foundational training. Then if you're more interested in film/tv work, for instance, look for classes that focus on that side of the business. Preferably taught by someone who has actual professional experience. I tried to listen to your monologue but the audio was far too low. If you were submitting that for an audition, even if the performance was fantastic, it would rejected because you can't be heard and a caster isn't going to spend time trying to make it more audible...they'll just move on. Next. But, don't be concerned with auditioning or about getting an agent or all that right now. That's the business side of acting. Get trained up a bit first before you start putting yourself out there to be judged. Make your mistakes, give your bad performances, learn how to act in class, not in public. When you're confident in your training, start creating original content to put up here or on YouTube or other media outlets. Whether that's a monologue you write, a scene, play, short film, whatever. Start creating.Collaborate with talented friends and use each other's strengths to create something that showcases your (and their) talent. Don't wait for someone to give you permission to use your talent. Create your own opportunities. But first, get trained. All the best to you.
I see what you mean. Thank you for your input; it is highly appreciated