how far would you go as an actor?
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 05:46 pmWalter Plinge38 posts in thread
how far would you go as an actor?
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 05:46 pmReally, this is the nudity question all over again... but I don't want it to descend into the fracas it usually does (got that, Leah?). :o)>
I am considering putting in a play to the Blue Room this year that requires four young people (2 guys, 2 girls - all twenty-somethings) to appear fully nude and in highly explicit (simulated, obviously) sex scenes.
It is a serious early play by a major American playwright, dealing with the fractured nature of human relationships and the idea that no matter how close we get to one another, we are all -- essentially -- alone.
(That quote from Albert Schweitzer comes to mind on this... I may well use that in the programme!)
In other words, it's not a cynical, exploitative flesh-fest, but deadly serious piece of theatre needing a dedicated, emotionally mature young cast.
Therein lies the rub... does such a thing exist anymore? Can I realistically hope to cast this show, or would every suitable young actor be too terrified of a room full of strangers scrutinising their privates?
How far are actors (male and female) prepared to go these days, and for the right play (which this one is), would they go the whole hog?
Are you out there, or is this just a pipe-dream?
peace,
David M.
I am considering putting in a play to the Blue Room this year that requires four young people (2 guys, 2 girls - all twenty-somethings) to appear fully nude and in highly explicit (simulated, obviously) sex scenes.
It is a serious early play by a major American playwright, dealing with the fractured nature of human relationships and the idea that no matter how close we get to one another, we are all -- essentially -- alone.
(That quote from Albert Schweitzer comes to mind on this... I may well use that in the programme!)
In other words, it's not a cynical, exploitative flesh-fest, but deadly serious piece of theatre needing a dedicated, emotionally mature young cast.
Therein lies the rub... does such a thing exist anymore? Can I realistically hope to cast this show, or would every suitable young actor be too terrified of a room full of strangers scrutinising their privates?
How far are actors (male and female) prepared to go these days, and for the right play (which this one is), would they go the whole hog?
Are you out there, or is this just a pipe-dream?
peace,
David M.
RE: how far would you go as an actor?
Fri, 1 Mar 2002, 05:52 pmWell this is the first time I have entered the realms of the tech page and I was overwhelmed by the debate controlling it.
I agree with your point Amanda!
I'm sorry David I have never met you and I know I shouldn't pass judgement without knowing someone well. But!
You are obsessed with disvestment!!!!!
From your previous history we can see that you are not concerned with the content in the plays. But merely obsessed in shocking an audience!
Your'e just like the photographer Spencer Tunick (who photographs ordinary people off the steet in the nude) Its not the quality of his pictures that are appealing it is shock value that attracts the viewers. If these people wernt in the nude, would the photographs/characters have the same effect on an audience?
If this is your tactic then fair enough! Im all for it!
I have never read this play but would be very interested in having a look for curiositys sake.
I think the only reason I would not be intersested appearing nude would be my folks!
They come to see every show I'm in and invite their friends. I can hardly see my mum bumping into her friend at the shops and her friend saying
"So what show is Danni in at the moment?"
and mum replying
"Oh it's this wonderful play performed in the nude."
It could be interesting to adapt this play "Thought in 3 parts" and see how it can shock an audience not through nudity but through it's story and meaning. Is it possible to say what the writer wanted to say without the nudity and still have the same impact on the audience? I think this is the test of whether it is a good play or not!
Hope this message isn't to late but I couldn't refuse to comment!
Yours Truly
Danni
I agree with your point Amanda!
I'm sorry David I have never met you and I know I shouldn't pass judgement without knowing someone well. But!
You are obsessed with disvestment!!!!!
From your previous history we can see that you are not concerned with the content in the plays. But merely obsessed in shocking an audience!
Your'e just like the photographer Spencer Tunick (who photographs ordinary people off the steet in the nude) Its not the quality of his pictures that are appealing it is shock value that attracts the viewers. If these people wernt in the nude, would the photographs/characters have the same effect on an audience?
If this is your tactic then fair enough! Im all for it!
I have never read this play but would be very interested in having a look for curiositys sake.
I think the only reason I would not be intersested appearing nude would be my folks!
They come to see every show I'm in and invite their friends. I can hardly see my mum bumping into her friend at the shops and her friend saying
"So what show is Danni in at the moment?"
and mum replying
"Oh it's this wonderful play performed in the nude."
It could be interesting to adapt this play "Thought in 3 parts" and see how it can shock an audience not through nudity but through it's story and meaning. Is it possible to say what the writer wanted to say without the nudity and still have the same impact on the audience? I think this is the test of whether it is a good play or not!
Hope this message isn't to late but I couldn't refuse to comment!
Yours Truly
Danni
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