What is right and what is wrong
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 11:20 amdEAN9 posts in thread
What is right and what is wrong
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 11:20 amI am writing this, i guess, simply just to see who else has been in a situation similar to mine, who can relate and perhaps, what certain directors may have to say on the subject.
I was cast in a play not long ago. A great play. A play of which i have always been fond of, and, passionate about.
I get cast in a supporting role, and just feel privlliged enough that i have the chance of being in this play. Until i meet the person who is to play one of the leading roles.
I was shoked at his dreadful reading ability, his inability to express the true meaning of the character and his obvious lack of preparation, all of which, i am hoping will improve.
Has anyone ever been in that situation. I'm sure you have.
Directors - have you ever cast someone for a particular role, a leading role, and then wished you hadn't. Realised that this perhaps wasn't the right person for the part, and that perhaps someone else in the cast had the "right goods" for the part?
What did you do about it? Have you ever changed things around? Or are there any of you out there who would admit to not changing for whatever reason, and perhaps even regretting it?. If so - why?. Why did you do it?
Who can relate to this?. Who has ever felt that the casting in the play they were in was unjustifiable?.
Now, i know this is amateur theatre, but we all strive to be professional in our work.
I have worked with some outstanding talent, and talent fitting for the role. But sometimes, just sometimes......it all looks a bit miffed.
I was cast in a play not long ago. A great play. A play of which i have always been fond of, and, passionate about.
I get cast in a supporting role, and just feel privlliged enough that i have the chance of being in this play. Until i meet the person who is to play one of the leading roles.
I was shoked at his dreadful reading ability, his inability to express the true meaning of the character and his obvious lack of preparation, all of which, i am hoping will improve.
Has anyone ever been in that situation. I'm sure you have.
Directors - have you ever cast someone for a particular role, a leading role, and then wished you hadn't. Realised that this perhaps wasn't the right person for the part, and that perhaps someone else in the cast had the "right goods" for the part?
What did you do about it? Have you ever changed things around? Or are there any of you out there who would admit to not changing for whatever reason, and perhaps even regretting it?. If so - why?. Why did you do it?
Who can relate to this?. Who has ever felt that the casting in the play they were in was unjustifiable?.
Now, i know this is amateur theatre, but we all strive to be professional in our work.
I have worked with some outstanding talent, and talent fitting for the role. But sometimes, just sometimes......it all looks a bit miffed.
RE: What is right and what is wrong
Mon, 16 Apr 2001, 09:33 amdreadful reading ability should'nt make any difference to the actors abil;ity to act, as Louise said. Anyway, the lines will be memorised and then the actor has the opertunity to bring out his/her true colours and acting ability in performances.
as for the actors inability to express the true meaning of the character and their lack of preparation, it all was probably nerves and a feeling of awkwardness. last wednesday was the first read through for Amadeus, i showed up, and found myself reading the role of Constanze. i read terribly,but most of that was because i wasn't expecting it. i was also feeling nervous, and awkward being surronded with people that i don't know that i have to work with. but i know that as i get to know evreyone better, i will work better. and i think that will be that case with that actor that Dean mentioned, as well.
hope you've all had an enjoyable easter,
Amanda T
as for the actors inability to express the true meaning of the character and their lack of preparation, it all was probably nerves and a feeling of awkwardness. last wednesday was the first read through for Amadeus, i showed up, and found myself reading the role of Constanze. i read terribly,but most of that was because i wasn't expecting it. i was also feeling nervous, and awkward being surronded with people that i don't know that i have to work with. but i know that as i get to know evreyone better, i will work better. and i think that will be that case with that actor that Dean mentioned, as well.
hope you've all had an enjoyable easter,
Amanda T