DESCRIPTION An actor interprets the work of a writer, they convey a situation and/or character to an audience through the use of movement, speech and body language. They are usually under the instruction of a director. An actor is also required to learn their lines and be able to embody their character and situation enough to improvise when needed. Work varies from live performances, soap operas, radio work, television, advertising and film DUTIES The main role of an actor is to provide…
students as the actors it seemed more appealing, and funnier than I remember from the movie. When sitting in the theatre I scanned through the audience, and they appeared to have adored this production, especially when the character Cosmo was talking. From overhearing the reactions at the end of the play, I’d say it was a success because people were happy with how the story turned out, the humor, and how the actors performed their roles convincingly.…
“Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.” Quoted by Alan Rickman, Rickman reminds us how impactful this multimodal art form can be to the eye of the beholder. Emotion is a virtue when experiencing professional production, as actors can give and take this crucial sense, it seems to grow as they continue their role. Emotion is played by the actor but left for understanding by the audience. As stage right…
work. Overall, I found the performance interesting to watch; however, I found that at times the multiple storylines were complicated and hard to follow. There were moments that completely captivated my attention as an audience member. The strength of actors, the motif of water, and the overall design concept created a successful performance. While at time the intertwining storylines made the performance complex and hard to follow; however the strength of the individual…
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…
Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet was put on by the Brown/Trinity MFA program. In the 2nd year of the program, the students put on two Shakespearean plays simultaneously. The cast is also in rep meaning, it is the same cast of actors for both productions. For the Brown Trinity MFA program, the leads in one of the shows will be minor characters for the other. Each year the MFA program likes to feature one area of social discussion for each play. For Romeo and Juliet,…
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…
Composers, Actors, Musicians, Makeup Artist and many more jobs all contribute to the Broadways performances today. While the audiences that does and sees these plays they have amazing etiquette during the acts and respect for all the time and effort put into the performance this was not always the same. Valuing the stage did not always exist and in the 1500 when Shakespeare lived, people treated acting in a way different manner. Not only did they not have respect for the actors but the actors…
The Flashing of Lights and Cameras Energy. It flowed through my veins in place of blood; the tingling sensations filling me with a sense of nervousness. After so many years of doing theatre, you would think I would have learned to be calm, but I wasn’t. Far from it, actually. The butterflies in my stomach made me queasy, the waiting made me anxious, and the noises that surrounded me gave me a headache. I wanted the wait to be over; I wanted to get on that stage and just start acting so I could…
Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. This musical motion picture provides a comedic take on the transition that occurred in the 1920s when motion pictures switched from silent films to talking motion pictures. This transition was hard for some actors and actresses in Hollywood which can be seen throughout this motion picture. Not only is Singin’ in the Rain about the difficulties in transitions but also the romance of the city and fame. This can be seen through how it relates to the…