Acting is Reacting
Thu, 28 Dec 2006, 12:27 pmPeter Clark2 posts in thread
Acting is Reacting
Thu, 28 Dec 2006, 12:27 pm'Acting is Reacting' - is the cornerstone of Sorrel Carson's philosophy. 'Reacting' asks the actor to work from within: emotional truth must come from the self. It is all too easy for actors to 'put on an act', to make an exterior show of gestures and emotions of another character. The actor must abandon such stereotyped masks and become a totally sensitive, responsive instrument, registering each reaction of the character to the situation of the drama.
Always worth refreshing and remembering
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Pro-active
Thu, 28 Dec 2006, 01:22 pmThis type of reactive performance can certainly add an element of spontaneity to a show, as long as it is done well. Mind you, that goes without saying doesn't. There can be the tenptation to take it too far and become pro-actie so to speak, anticipating the reaction, projecting the performance.
Absit invidia
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
who can also sing and dance
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director
UPstageWA Rep