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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Acting' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Acting 1. How To Get Ahead In Acting. - By: Michael Russell Acting is one of the hardest careers to get into and even if you feel that you seriously have the talent to be at the top of the game, it does not necessarily mean that you will be given the chance you deserve, as a lot of people get into acting through different means. All is not lost though ... 2. Acting - The American Film Institute - By: Michael Russell If you happened to watch the American Film Institute's, (AFI) tribute to Sean Connery on June 21, 2006, you may have been wondering what the American Film Institute is all about. If you happen to look up their website on the Internet, you will find a world of information. The American Fi... Featured ArticleRelaxation For The Actor Every actor knows how important the concept of relaxation is. It is essential that this is the first place an actor start. Relaxation for the actor consists of both the physical and the mental. Being relaxed allows the creativity of both the mind and the body to flow with out interruption or constraint. It is something that should not only be done before every show, but before every practice also. Relaxation cannot be a forced thing. In must be induc ...
Read full story 3. Acting And Drama - Sound Is Important - By: Michael Russell The sounds, like the sights of a performance, are vital to the overall success of a show, when you are acting. Making sure that you have auditions for your performance is key to getting the quality sound and personality for the show. Practicing more times than feels needed is key in achi... 4. Acting - There's More To Being A Performer - By: Michael Russell Being a performer is not as easy as it looks. You are not just a child playing around on stage. There is much to think about when it comes to being a good performer. One of the more important things to consider is what your audience sees. Making sure that you have created a s... 5. Acting - How To Improve - By: Michael Russell Acting is an exciting experience to be a part of and can be very rewarding, once you know the basics of being a good performer. First, remember to never stand with your back facing the audience. Always use far more expression than feels natural. Finally, how you practice is how you... 6. Acting - Techniques In The 20th Century - By: Michael Russell In 1907 a new form of actor training began developing by Konstantin Stanislavski, artistic director for the Moscow Art Theater in Russia. Stanislavski was already well known internationally as an actor and director, and he searched for a training system that would awaken a performers emotions. To ... 7. Acting - Rise Of Acting Techniques - By: Michael Russell A popular Italian comedy, "Troupes of the commedia dell'arte was very popular throughout Europe in the early 1600s. They would work on makeshift stages and without scripts. These companies, which included women actor's spread a new wave between the actor's and audiences. Acto... 8. Acting - Qualifications And Training - By: Michael Russell The representation of a character on stage, in a motion picture, or in a television show is known as Acting. Acting is also a formulation of a play. It is definitely a world wide cultural phenomenon. For years, times and places have been designated to perform these make-believe cha... 9. Acting - Making Your Character Believable - By: Michael Russell To be believable an actor needs to truly study their character. There is a very simple method that an actor can use to do this. It is called the GOTE method. GOTE is a very easy to remember acronym. It stands for Goal, Obstacle, Tactics and Expectation. This is a very b... 10. Child Acting Scams And How To Spot Them - By: Michael Russell Most parents think their child holds all the potential in the world to become the next big child star like, Gary Coleman or Raven Symone. For this reason many parents easily fall victim to scam artists that claim to be legitimate acting or modeling agencies. If you don't know how the sce... 11. Acting - Real Life Was Never This Much Fun - By: Michael Russell It's a part of the human makeup. We all do it whether we realize it or not. It's something we can fall back on to help us through difficult and uncomfortable situations. There are different names for it, but we just call it acting. Acting is defined as a person who portrays a... 12. Acting – A Life Within A Life - By: Michael Russell The acting life must be a great pleasure for those who want to play it full time or even use it as a "9 to 5" occupation. Acting as a profession, seen from purely a theatre and movie goer's point of view, seems to have a certain amount of romance attached to it but, after saying that... 13. Tapping Into The Actor's Full Potential - By: Michael Russell An old acting phenomenon is going by a new term these days. The Hidden Acting Agenda refers to an actor hiding a certain trait, condition or quality due to the fact that at least one of these things was a source of great turmoil at some point in their lives. A hidden agenda wor... 14. Relaxation For The Actor - By: Michael Russell Every actor knows how important the concept of relaxation is. It is essential that this is the first place an actor start. Relaxation for the actor consists of both the physical and the mental. Being relaxed allows the creativity of both the mind and the body to flow with out inter... 15. Acting - Goal, Obstacle, And Tactic - By: Michael Russell For an actor to truly portray a character there is a lot of work that need to be put in. A script needs to be studied as well as the character. There are certain things an actor needs to define in a character to make it fit the play as well as be interesting for the audience. These... 16. Find Your Perfect Agent. - By: Michael Russell The most important step before attempting to pick an agent is to decide what you're looking for. Look at your resume and see what kind of experience you have and the type of work you'd be looking for. Understanding these issues will make it much easier for you to decide which agent best fits your a... 17. Rewards Of Acting - By: Michael Russell Acting is one of the most rewarding and exciting things a person can do. A good actor can become anything he or she wants to be. Did you ever think about what it would be like being president of the United States of America or a homeless person begging for spare change? You can have the experience o... 18. Acting - Handling Stardom - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to discuss what to do once you've finally reached the point in your career where you have become a true star. Well, here you are. You met with your agent, got the audition, got the part, made your first movie in a lead role, the movie is a huge success and you're... 19. Acting - On The Job - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to go over what to expect when you've finally landed that first big job as an actor. Many people think that acting is all about glamour and living the good life. Maybe you get some fancy limo and a ton of other perks and that's all there is to it. Unfortunately, ... 20. Acting - The Agent Interview - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to discuss how to handle the interview process when confronted with the question "Tell me about yourself." This can be quite a frightening question. Somebody is asking about you and you're confronted with such a broad and general opening line. How on Earth do you... 21. Acting And Reality - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to examine the fine line between acting and reality and how the two coexist together. People watch TV, go to movies or theater to be entertained. The truth is, everyday life can be rather mundane and boring. Imagine watching a film of somebody going through their... 22. Acting - The Casting Process - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to discuss exactly how the casting process works and how the stupidest things can win or lose a job for an actor. People who are just getting into the acting business have quite a few misconceptions about how the casting process works. The best way to illustrate ... 23. Acting - Who's Who? - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to cover some of the more important people in the acting business who have a direct or indirect impact on the life of an actor. In the course of an actor's life he is going to meet a lot of people. Many of these people will have a direct or indirect effect on his... 24. Acting - Audition Tips - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to go over some basic things that one should do before, during and after the big audition for a part. The fact is, auditions are a nerve wracking experience for actors. They'd rather have their eyebrows plucked. Unfortunately, they're an essential part of being a... 25. Acting - Getting Started - By: Michael Russell In this article we're going to discuss how to get started if you want to have a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world, acting. If you want to be an actor the first thing you have to understand is that everyone and their grandmother thinks they can act and wants to be an act... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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