Actor

Saying the word “Macbeth” in a theater is the equivalent of walking under a ladder or looking into a broken mirror. The bad omen originates when the actor playing Lady Macbeth in the original production in 1606 died forcing Shakespeare to replace him. An article by Laura Schumm testifies that “in another 17th-century production, held in Amsterdam, the actor playing King Duncan was allegedly killed in front of a live audience when a real dagger was used in place of the stage prop during the…

In the acting business, where for decades many actors have been chosen based on their sex appeal and uniform looks, it is inspiring to know that there are some people of color who are trying to change the face of Hollywood. Craig C. Chen an actor with over ten years experience in the entertainment industry is crossing over to directing. He has began to create cinema and television projects that he hopes to cast more Asians in them. Craig C. Chen, a San Fernando Valley native, met with…

most prominent groups noted this issue include actors in film and theatre, playwrights and directors, critics, and the American audience. Three main arguments present themselves in the debate over cinematic and theatrical experiences. First are those who believe that traditional theatre offers a personal experience you cannot receive from film. This group believes that a live production holds a far more unique and intimate relationship between the actors and…

John Wick 2 caught my attention the most simply because I have already seen the first John Wick, the action in the movie is amazing, and Keanu Reeves is one of my favorite actors. The first John Wick was indeed a great action movie, so you would think the second movie would be worthy of wanting to see as well. The actors in the first movie played their roles fairly well, so I look forward to seeing who will be in the second movie. In addition to me seeing the first movie, this movie would be…

on camera acting background helped my directing my actors. Having this basis of understanding with those in my film, I have clearly noticed gives myself an advantage because I direct them as I would have wanted. It also reminds me as a producer to take better care of the actors in reference to how they are treated on set, if they are getting overheated or have gone through too many scenes without breaks. Looking at directors that were once actors (ie Ron Howard, Clint Eastwood) re enforces how I…

shows not only the actors appearance, but also helps to portray aspects of their lives and the setting they are in. The many different kinds of makeup are…

INTRODUCTION Every student actor has been there. You know the feeling. Palms sweaty, heart pumping and nerves on edge. Audition time! You walk across the wooden boards and try to avoid the eyes of the lackluster auditors in order to open your mouth to speak… Shakespeare! Ugh. Shakespeare who is boring and makes no sense and makes you feel lost while speaking words that lack meaning while having some of the highest stake performances of your life. Why oh why, do we have to perform…

to the actors’ lack consistent connection to their character and lack of energy. I saw the production on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 during the afternoon matinee, which may account for some of the lack of energy that I saw on stage, but not for the actors’ inability to fully embody their characters. This…

dressed in gossamer. Corian played Hymen in the 1963 RSC/BBC version and in Hand’s Stratford production. William, the victorious deer hunter in Dexter’s production, appeared as an antlered Hymen. In Caird’s production, Hymen was played by the same actor who played William and Charles the Wrestler. Amiens played Hymen in Cheek by Jowl’s production, appearing in a short tunic and gold face mask. 3. Women were excluded from performing in four of the theatres we have studied. What were some of the…

Unlike Glass Menagerie, however, it was clear to tell that the characters had their lines memorised cleanly and had time after memorization to characterise better. The actors had put work into the production and with everything combined (The accents, characterization, memorization, etc.), It was hard to differentiate between the actors and the characters…