Every year, thousands of young people decide they want to pursue acting. Many make that choice because they think it looks easy. And it looks easy because the great actors make it seem like they’re not really doing anything. But the truth is, they have worked very hard on their craft—that’s the key. Good acting may look easy, but it’s not.
For those of you who think you know a thing or two about the craft of acting, here’s a little quiz to test your knowledge.
1. The character is always you.
A) Yes
B) Sometimes
C) No
D) Yes and no
The answer? A. The character is always you. Who is uttering the words? Whose tears are flowing? Whose heart is racing? Who is wearing the costume? You must always begin with yourself. If you don’t, you will end up an empty shell.
2. Which of the following is NOT a good way to emotionally prepare to begin a scene?
A) Shooting hoops before entering.
B) Using an analogous situation from what the character is experiencing to tap into the character’s emotional life.
C) Imagining the same situation the character is going through.
D) Eating a lot of candy.
The answer? D. Getting pumped up on sugar can actually get in the way of your
Every year, thousands of young people decide they want to pursue acting. Many make that choice because they think it looks easy. And it looks easy because the great actors make it seem like they’re not really doing anything. But the truth is, they have worked very hard on their craft—that’s the key. Good acting may look easy, but it’s not.
For those of you who think you know a thing or two about the craft of acting, here’s a little quiz to test your knowledge.
1. The character is always you.
A) Yes
B) Sometimes
C) No
D) Yes and no
The answer? A. The character is always you. Who is uttering the words? Whose tears are flowing? Whose heart is racing? Who is wearing the costume? You must always begin with yourself. If you don’t, you will end up an empty shell.
2. Which of the following is NOT a good way to emotionally prepare to begin a scene?
A) Shooting hoops before entering.
B) Using an analogous situation from what the character is experiencing to tap into the character’s emotional life.
C) Imagining the same situation the character is going through.
D) Eating a lot of candy.
The answer? D. Getting pumped up on sugar can actually get in the way of your
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