What is this things called Acting?

I haven't previously bought into this thread as I live in adelaide and will not be attending discussions or master classes. However as an old dog I thought I would speak. I deal on a daily basis with people from the world of professional theatre and community theatre and students from a great amny differnt backgrounds. I have met a great many old dogs who probably haven't learned anything new from formal training since Stanislavsky who are extrardinarily gifted and grace any stage they are on and who have developed through osmosis. I have also met a large number of young dogs who because of the extraordinary education drama students rceive these days belive they have nothing to learn from the experience of soe of us older ones. Look, some people will learn grow an develop their whole lives. Some will not. it's not unique to ur industry but it does tend to be more bvious in sme ways. With regard to amateur or community theatre. Some people do this as a hobby. They are often very good. They don't wish to change he world and the entertainment they get from what they do is probably more important to them than the entertainment they give. Some people in the amateur world get obsessed. Does it do them any favours, I don't know. I do know that we don't want to destroy the enjoyment that Joe Blow gets from doing this in the name of "raising standards". I mean who are we to criticise the honest and worthy work of a journey man if he and his audience enjoy what he does. Not really any of my business. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au