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Part 3: Improv - Acting Class - Understanding Acting Technique In the previous blog, you were asked to open your mind to the thought of attending acting classes. You took it to heart and said, I want...no, I can be an actor. You’re correct, so now let’s look at some acting techniques currently being taught in acting classes today. The idea here is to have you find one that suits your personality, thereby allowing you to feel comfortable in learning that specific acting technique. Let’s start with “Method acting.” Developed by the Russian actor and director Konstantin Stanislavski, this style or “system” of acting encourages the actor to fully inhabit the role of the character and to remain that way for the entire shoot. In other words, if playing a nurse you would walk, talk and act like a nurse on and off camera. The actor Daniel Day Lewis spent his entire acting career remaining in character off camera, although that style of acting has recently fallen out of favor. Taking a different opinion of method acting was Lee Strasberg who was considered “the father of method acting in America.” He believed that actors should make use of experiences from their own lives to bring them closer to the experience of the character they’re playing. Opposing his view was Stella Adler who once said, “drawing on experience from when my mother died, just to create a role is sick and schizophrenic.” She taught actors to stimulate emotional experiences by imagining a scene’s “given circumstance.” Actors were drawn to Stella Adler’s technique as a sanctuary from other psychologically manipulative methods of acting. You really can’t argue with success, seeing that a few of the actors that studied with her were Marlon Brando, Robert DeNiro and Harvey Keitel. Another style of acting taught today is the Meisner Method. Known as the “real people” technique, this method was created to have an actor look and act like real human beings. The focus of Meisner is for the actor to “get out of their head,” whereby the actor learns to behave instinctively to the surroundings in the scene. As Meisner put it, “the actor should live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.” Two actors that are strong proponents of this acting style are Alec Baldwin and Diane Keaton. Most acting classes focus on one style or technique, so if you see one mentioned above that looks interesting to you, go for it. Remember, many actors have started taking acting classes with one style then shifted to another, once they found their comfort zone. Learn and grow; that’s the key! As an actor, I found it much easier when I was younger to stay in character the entire time I was on set. However, I also relied on childhood experiences to elicit an emotional response which I then applied to the character I was playing. As I got older, I realized a character’s emotional intention can be simulated. Therefore, I didn’t need an emotional experience from my past or find the need to continually stay in character. That’s my experience but let’s look at what happened to Michael J. Fox while filming Back to the Future. He was asked to cry in a scene but couldn’t do it. The director told him to just think of something tragic in his past, like a death in the family, etc. Remember, Michael was young at the time. He explained to the director that he had a great upbringing in Canada and so far in his life, nothing really that bad has ever happened to him. Eventually, Michael pulled off the crying scene perfectly but the point here is that different techniques work for different people. The next blog will cover auditions and scene reading, both critical in understanding a day in the life for most actors. Related Articles:- Part 1: Improv – Introduction Part 2: Improv - First day of class
Body And Movement Class If you go back and read previous blogs at 800Casting.com regarding voice overs, acting techniques and auditions, one thing may stand out; what the heck do I do with my body? Many actors have experienced tension and performance anxiety to the point where no matter what acting technique they used, their subconscious body movements stifled a performance or audition. Acting classes may not call it “body and movement” but the gist of the class will be to show you how to use your body as a complete instrument. One common body and movement class being taught today is based on the Alexander Technique. In a nutshell, it teaches students to recognize a more intimate relationship with themselves. Students will learn to be free in their breath and voice. In other words, it’s almost an injury prevention technique since you will be trained to breathe and speak correctly, not just talk. For example, look at pro tennis players; they rarely get injured since their technique is pure. On the other hand, club players always complain about knees and tennis elbows, surely caused by lack of technique. Laban Movement Analysis acting classes are mostly geared toward theatrical training. Laban uncovers small nuances in behavior and focuses on small to large gestures with the sole purpose of maximizing specificity of every action. The Suzuki Method of Acting believes that acting begins and ends with the feet. In addition, exercises will be done to align the body and posture, focusing on the body’s core muscles. The Williamson Technique is kind of a physical compliment to Meisner’s acting technique classes. This body movement class teaches students to practice flexibility and physical correctness. In other words, create behavior that will align your body to your “in the present” acting experience. We at 800Casting.com feel that learning body movement is just as indispensable as learning acting technique. Staying in balance is critical to an actor since most of the time, they are being pushed off balance by Casting Directors, scene and script changes, etc. So, keep your head in balance, and remember, wherever the head goes...the body follows.
Auditions and Scene Reading Welcome to the club; you are now an actor. Well, you are still taking acting classes and sometimes doing extra work but still, you are an actor. During a recent acting workshop in Los Angeles, a local actor spoke to the class on living the life of an actor...and that entails auditioning, almost on a daily basis. This blog will focus on auditioning at a studio in Los Angeles. The night before the audition, make sure you get some rest but also eat a good meal. Remember, apples and broccoli can give you gas so if you are the type that gets a nervous stomach, stay away from both. The day of the audition, read over the script (slides). Make sure the slides are printed out. If you don’t have a printer at home, it may be a good time to invest in one. Leave early for the audition because you will most likely have to park at the studio and take a shuttle to the soundstage (place where the audition will take place). If it’s your first time on the “Lot” (studio property), you may get lost and need time to find the audition location. Bring along a laptop, iPad and cell phone. In other words, anything to fill time while waiting for your name to be called. Once in the room, exude confidence, personality and something 800Casting.com heavily promotes...a connection. A connection meaning you connect on a human level with the reader (person feeding you lines or reading dialogue for you to react-typically it’s the Casting Director). One way of connecting is having your lines so well thought through that you embody the character with your body language, along with your words. Notice I didn’t say “memorize your lines.” You want to know your lines but you also want to leave room for spontaneity. In essence, you don’t want to be trapped into saying dialogue in one, preprogrammed way; you will most likely be asked to read the sides in a different way. In Hollywood terms, it’s called an “adjustment.” Remember, an audition is your invitation to act, not just talk. Show emotions, several if need be. You’re acting and improv classes prepared you for this moment; embrace it. One technique some actors use during auditions is called “the opposites.” For example, if the slides call for anger, some actors will remain quiet, in a calm, seething stillness. Sometimes being quiet can be just as effective in displaying emotion. A major topic in acting classes today is scene reading. Some of the issues with scene reading were mentioned above. However, acting classes will teach you a few more things like staying calm while saying your lines. If you get lost while reading the sides just press on. There isn’t the need to back track and apologize for your mistakes. One important aspect of you reading your lines in front of others, is how you will react on a daily basis to script changes, flubbed lines, etc. Always and I repeat, always be holding the sides, even if you have the dialogue memorized. Most sides are downloaded these days but auditions are old school. Don’t make the mistake of asking them to print out sides. On a final note, you may find yourself auditioning with a mediocre scene partner. One heavily stressed topic in acting classes is the need for you to learn to be self-sufficient during an audition. Developing the skill to overcome issues with a reader is one of the most useful skills you can obtain.
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