Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Acting tips for new actors (killing monotones, feeling emotions, enjoying the performance)

KILLING THE MONOTONE

Question: Any tips on voice enunciation because I sound the same throughout the recording?

Answer: First, when you go through a script, think of different emotions the character might be feeling.

In this monologue: http://freedrama.net/protecto.html - At first he is excited, then in the middle he is sad or worried. Then he starts to get excited again, but then at the end he is confused and disappointed. You'd want to reflect that in your voice and acting. Show each of those emotions for each part.

Next, look at each sentence. Pick out a word or two in each sentence that you'd want to put the most emphasis on. In the line "I've always dreamed of being a hero." You might pick "dreamed" or "hero" or both to the be the words you say a little more clearly or forcefully.

FEELING EMOTIONS AS AN ACTOR

Question: Do actors feel emotions when they act or just pretend? For example, if they are meant to appear sad and possibly cry, do they internally make themselves sad like their character (by pretending to be that character) or do they just fake what it is supposed to look like?

Answer: There are two different types of actors: method and technical. Technical have techniques for showing emotions but don't really feel them. Method actors actually feel the part and become the character in their own minds. Method actors do some amazing performances but can be overwhelmed by the parts (i. e. Heath Ledger). Technical actors can be good and popular as well (i. e. Harrison Ford) but they often seem like they are always the same person in many roles.

PUT THE PLAY BACK IN PLAY

Someone asked about how to improve their acting performance so the audience enjoyed it more. There is a simple tip... have fun! If you and your fellow actors are enjoying your performance than the audience is more likely to enjoy it too. So find ways to have fun with your play and work as a group to enjoy it more together. Put the "play" back in play!

For more acting tips see http://www.freedrama.net/acting.html


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