(Acting Intelligence) There are many different styles of acting afoot in the world today. Don't feel you have to confine yourself to just a single style to work within. What you need to do is explore them all and find the styles that resonate with you personally. Then you can develop your own method...
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Got it. So it comes down to the old adage of 'just be yourself' in the audition room and show who YOU are, rather than trying to second guess what the casting director is looking for.
Yes Anne, as relates to those elements that you find in the character that are similar to you, that you can modify to your interpretation and the script. Be yourself yes, but go for character every ti...
Expand commentYes Anne, as relates to those elements that you find in the character that are similar to you, that you can modify to your interpretation and the script. Be yourself yes, but go for character every time, it's what they're looking for. Find those elements in the character closest to you, and use them, that's where you'll find the uniqueness of your performance.
This discussion was very informative! Glad I had the opportunity to listen in, so to speak. I always approach my roles in a naturalistic way. Thanks
Great, thanks Alyn, your feedback is much appreciated.
@Meredith: The Suzuki technique is too small for theater, lol. I also agree and that's exactly why I did just that! Exploring all the 'techniques' and 'methods' out there, all their versions, etc and...
Expand comment@Meredith: The Suzuki technique is too small for theater, lol. I also agree and that's exactly why I did just that! Exploring all the 'techniques' and 'methods' out there, all their versions, etc and took what works for me. And thank God for Meisner! He gave me most of what I use today. But of course, hats off to every acting teacher who developed their own technique!