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?
Tue, 12 Mar 2002, 11:32 pmWalter Plinge
It seems to me that Mr.Meadows is not the only person "obsessed with Nudity, however, it appears he IS the only one endeavouring to use it for creative purposes in these threads.
David from my experience and the oft mumbled praise of his peers is a fine & dedicated Actor/Director.
The insinuation that his interest in nudity in theatre is somehow simply to shock audiences,strikes me as particularly shallow and myopic.
Spencer Tunick's work would not have the same effect if its participants were clothed, no. But that is exactly the point!
If you are shocked by his work, perhaps some introspection is in order. These images of flesh en masse are there to perform a function, just as oil paint on canvas, notes on a music score, literary Iambic pentameter or the use of actors nude or otherwise on stage.
As a visual artist , I do not forsake one hue for another simply because it may offend.I use the colour that is appropriate.
As should Mr.Meadows. If as director, his "artistic vision" deems nudity appropriate, then nudity it is.
I understand & condone the right of any actor however to avoid being in any play for any reason, thats their choice.
I think that perhaps many of those in this thread are allowing their personal feelings about David to influence their judgement .
This said their views on Nudity are apparently at the least parochial, at the worst down right petty.
Good luck david, you will inevitably need it in this burgh.
Matthew
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