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Is Drama School Necessary?

Thu, 3 July 2003, 07:57 am
Walter Plinge13 posts in thread
Hi I've been wondering about this for quite some time.

Is it necessary to get into a drama school to be an actor? I spend quite alot of time training myself and doing as much short films and plays as I can so I can put my theories into practice.

I go to paid classes I try to do as much as I can without going to Drama school because it is so hard to get in, so I try to learn as much as I can through my own endeavours. I am my own drama school.

People who don't get in are considered talentless, but I think if you let them affect you like this and give up your dream then you have lost eveything.

How important is Drama School? Is it the be all and end all of acting?

Me I don't think so, I think it all depends on your committment and effort you put in, but it would be nice to be in one.

What are your thoughts? Experiences?

Cheers

Re: Is Drama School Necessary?

Thu, 3 July 2003, 01:11 pm
Walter Plinge
I think that formal training helps some but true performers can also be those who gain valuable personal and professional experience from the 'real world'. Experience is a valuable education tool and indeed some people who never go to drama school do suceed on a higher level than 'formally trained' actors. However this is circumstantial and purely depends on the individual, his/her motivation, his/her raw talent and the experience gained, also (I believe) the exposure to the art form throughout younger years. Each to his own, people learn in different ways.

It is as important for an actor to explore and learn different performance techniques as it is for the actor to have an in depth awareness of his or her own self and this is where the expression and interpretation of roles truly comes from. Acting is about exploring emotions and situations sensitivly and truthfully - it is not formulaic.


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Is Drama School Necessary?Walter Plinge3 July 2003
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