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?
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 04:13 pmWalter Plinge
>> A young female **actor may be interested in the play and your take on it, but if **you were Dean Schulze or Jarrod Buttery, well a girl would **have to think twice.
Hey!!! Wait a minute! Dean, mate, I think we've been insulted? (Hard to tell with that spelling....) Admittedly, an insult from the vestal Miss Prudence Maher is equivalent to a hearty congratulations from just about anyone else, but still.....
Contrary to libellous insinuations from the popcorn gallery, I would like to ensure all young actresses that auditions for mine and Dean's upcoming all-nude-except-for-the-jello production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" will proceed as planned. Please bring your own whipped cream and video camera.
JB
Thou artless fat-kidneyed flirt-gill!
Hey!!! Wait a minute! Dean, mate, I think we've been insulted? (Hard to tell with that spelling....) Admittedly, an insult from the vestal Miss Prudence Maher is equivalent to a hearty congratulations from just about anyone else, but still.....
Contrary to libellous insinuations from the popcorn gallery, I would like to ensure all young actresses that auditions for mine and Dean's upcoming all-nude-except-for-the-jello production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" will proceed as planned. Please bring your own whipped cream and video camera.
JB
Thou artless fat-kidneyed flirt-gill!
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