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Comment on Improv character ideas!!!? by Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:54:23 +0000

one time when i was in drama i played a doctor with a phobia of blood

Comment on I need a good name for my play…? by Dancer4Lyfe

Dancer4Lyfe — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:42:56 +0000

You could use something like “Revenge” or “Is Revenge Always the Answer?”

Comment on I need a good name for my play…? by PrimaDonna

PrimaDonna — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:22:26 +0000

maybe something like ‘Best Served Cold’ as in the saying ‘revenge is a dish best served cold’ its shorter and catchy and people are likly to know its a play about revenge?! I dunno! lol

Comment on I need a good name for my play…? by Primadonna<3

Mon, 16 May 2011 23:05:53 +0000

maybe ” Everything Is Not What It Seems’ ???

Comment on Can I get into Julliard? by Riley

Riley — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:45:25 +0000

You probably can’t get into Juilliard, even if you’re good enough, the odds aren’t good. Besides, it is HIGHLY overrated. Just go to a theater program at any school, close to a lot of theaters (for experience). You don’t have to go to Juilliard to be an actor.

Comment on Can I get into Julliard? by Thtrgeek

Thtrgeek — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:16:38 +0000

You don’t have to go to Juilliard to be an actor. You can go to a regular school as long as the Theatre Program is somewhat good. It’s about how much you practice and how much you put into it. If this is truly your life then just do it. Try your hardest, do everything you can, and let the wind flow.

Comment on How do I deal with a stage hog in my weekly acting classes? by Billionaire B.I.T.C.H.

Billionaire B.I.T.C.H. — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:22:33 +0000

If it hurts you, i.e. if that person is always in your group – speak to the teacher, get some other people to speak with you. Express your arguments, i.e. about the payment and so on. It MAY be that the person you’re talking about is simply THAT nervous. It happens. Just stay out of his groups and you hsould be fine then.
Addition: I just remembered Vince Vaughn. He talks SO much, it’s like he never shuts up, lol! But he’s a terrific actor.
and second addition: suck it up, man! I’m sorry, but being an actor is first and foremost a BUSINESS. It means COMPETITIVE. When you are done with your acting classes there will be SO many more actors who will do this, what are you going to do? You will just have to be better, bolder, more competitive etc. It doesn’t mean you have to be an a-hole, just a little more aggressive and think of it as a business, not just an art. Pro acting isn’t easy, but you already know that.

Comment on How do I deal with a stage hog in my weekly acting classes? by DarklyDreaming

DarklyDreaming — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:01:21 +0000

I agree with your acting friend. Get up in this person’s face and shine as bright as you can. I know it is hard but if you keep at it he may back down. If this doesn’t work speak with your drama teacher about some possible resolutions to your problem.
I am also an actor and had a similar issue. Some people are just too confident and feel like the should have all the attention. These people won’t make it as actors because it is impossible to work with them. They are Truly stage hogs.
You seem like a great guy and actor. Keep at it and don’t let these hogs get you down and steal your thunder. Keep your spirits up and fight for the light you are meant to shine in.

Comment on How do I deal with a stage hog in my weekly acting classes? by Mad Hypnotist

Mad Hypnotist — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:24:15 +0000

a pro actor will never give another actor comments or advice unless asked. Its just not done in polite society. Ahh Improv… no lines, so people can barrel thru and chew the scenery. HOPEFULLY… you have an outside eye out there. A director.. teacher… stage manager that sees the issue and uses it as a training point..or corrects the issue. If the outside eye is missing it, you can approach them and say… have you noticed ( actors name ) it seems to me he is kind of dominating the scene unfairly.. be ready to hear the outside eye say..” I dont think so..” or worset case scenario ” yeah, Im dating her/him right now, isnt he/she hysterical?” Welcome to the real world.. and.. ya just eaither leave or deal with it.

Its no fun, but even pro improv groups have an actor or two that doesnt get. or never knew about the give and take of improv. If you have the chance, there are exercises that can help correct the issue, or, find a better troupe. Im currenty reading about a guy that cause the same problem in a few chicago troupes. Jim Belushi… so… umm yeah..its one of those things. ya never know

Comment on How do I deal with a stage hog in my weekly acting classes? by fictionalsleep

fictionalsleep — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:29:07 +0000

In that specific situation (an improv scene where the guy won’t shut up), you can deal with the reality of the scene. You’re stuck in a room with a guy who won’t shut up. How do you react to that? Do it on stage. That’s the value of improv. There are no “mistakes.” There’s no imaginary way that a scene is supposed to go, just the way the scene IS going. So deal with it in that context. It’s generally frowned upon to kill someone in an improv scene though, so I’d avoid that.

If there are other times when this person won’t stop talking, and they’re taking up class time, then you might want to bring it up to the teacher.