Is acting casting?
Sat, 12 May 2001, 01:53 amWalter Plinge44 posts in thread
Is acting casting?
Sat, 12 May 2001, 01:53 amI have a theory: that acting is casting.
If a character in a play is urbane and sophisticated, then you cast an urbane and sophisticated actor. If the character is neurotic, you cast a neurotic actor. That kind of thing.
If, instead of asking a loose-hipped type to play a starched collar, or an intellectual to play an ignorant, uneducated type, a director were to cast actors who are as close as possible to type, how different do you think it would make the process of working and playing the piece?
How many actors can actually play anything? And how many are only good within a limited range of roles? And can a director justify casting their play entirely with "types", who match -- IRL -- some or all of the characteristics of the people they're playing?
I had thought of making this a poll, but I think it's better served in this forum, where lengthy dissertations -- in either direction -- can be offered.
I look forward to a substantial, thought-provoking debate,
peace,
David M.
If a character in a play is urbane and sophisticated, then you cast an urbane and sophisticated actor. If the character is neurotic, you cast a neurotic actor. That kind of thing.
If, instead of asking a loose-hipped type to play a starched collar, or an intellectual to play an ignorant, uneducated type, a director were to cast actors who are as close as possible to type, how different do you think it would make the process of working and playing the piece?
How many actors can actually play anything? And how many are only good within a limited range of roles? And can a director justify casting their play entirely with "types", who match -- IRL -- some or all of the characteristics of the people they're playing?
I had thought of making this a poll, but I think it's better served in this forum, where lengthy dissertations -- in either direction -- can be offered.
I look forward to a substantial, thought-provoking debate,
peace,
David M.
RE: Is acting casting?
Mon, 14 May 2001, 11:37 pmWalter Plinge
> Hell, they may have all left because things WERE nepotic there.
I doubt it. Geoffrey Rush left because he can get $3m per film in Hollywood. Cate Blanchett's probably getting the same.
Actors keep coming back to Armfield because he's a great director. And if he's found great actors that he gets along with, and with whom he communicates easily, then more power to him.
> When will you do a play that has roles for 30 year olds??
I am always making plans. Stay tuned.
> I think I can play more than just long-haired nice people.
I've no doubt of it.
peace,
D.M.
I doubt it. Geoffrey Rush left because he can get $3m per film in Hollywood. Cate Blanchett's probably getting the same.
Actors keep coming back to Armfield because he's a great director. And if he's found great actors that he gets along with, and with whom he communicates easily, then more power to him.
> When will you do a play that has roles for 30 year olds??
I am always making plans. Stay tuned.
> I think I can play more than just long-haired nice people.
I've no doubt of it.
peace,
D.M.
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