Theater & Acting - December 2007

what does an actor do or not do that makes their acting bad?

2007-12-20 17:28:36 · 15 answers · asked by sunny days are here 4

I really want to start acting and getting roles on television and maybe some movies, and I've heard you need a resume..

Whats the easiest/cheapest possible way to do this?

2007-12-20 17:01:27 · 5 answers · asked by xox 2

i recently took part in a middle school play as the 8th grade stage manager but was in charge of the other grades as well, my teacher who has been in drama for over 20 years said that i did a phenomenal job as stage manager and asked me to be the assistant stage manager at her theater,my question is how can i prepare for the stress and tension of an actual theater since i have never worked in an actual theater and because the play i mentioned earlier was my first as a stage manager, i really enjoyed it and was sad when it was over, i want to do this assistant job but i dont know what to expect or how to prepare, pleaseeeeee help me

2007-12-20 15:22:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

20 minute max...approximately 3 M and 5 F....approriate as a high school play....can be dramatic...comeidic...anything

thanks :)

2007-12-20 14:31:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

IDK

2007-12-20 09:19:37 · 5 answers · asked by sgerbig96 2

hi i really want to start acting but i dont know how to start and what i have to do. im only a highschool student.

2007-12-20 08:21:45 · 5 answers · asked by Hollywood Princess 1

Hey,
I am a 16 year old girl and live in London. As I am currently paying for Stagecoach, I cannot afford an agent. I wanted to know if there are any sites online that will list auditions for acting and theatre, which don't charge you.
Please help me if you can!

2007-12-20 05:19:27 · 3 answers · asked by Symphony 3

is there any producers or people who know the business well enough to help me?

2007-12-20 04:24:16 · 6 answers · asked by A-RON 1

2007-12-19 17:48:24 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon J 1

I would love to have a job as a set designer/builder, both for entertainment venues (theaters, concerts) but also for conference venues (convention centers, etc.). I have experience in technical drawing, a degree in art, and quite a bit of construction experience. Any ideas for where to look for such jobs??

2007-12-19 16:33:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jdogg1508 3

I'm creating a video audition and require 2 monologues. I'm also putting in an interests and hobbies section and a why i should be section. anybody got any monologues roughly one page or less or any other sections i could include. i'm trying to fit it all in a 5 minute cassette. thanks

2007-12-19 16:11:35 · 9 answers · asked by *Jay [Messenger]* 3

The puppet can be on his knees, they are both tall guys. Thank you!

2007-12-19 16:02:37 · 3 answers · asked by katie 2

you seriously seem to know alot about this industry. i'd really like your advice on something. see, i'm 14, i'm doing very well at school, i have a knack for persuading people and impressing, i play in a represeentative basketball club [AAU team in america really similar] and i totally love the performing arts. i'm really new though. i've
been doing drama for less than a year and fluked my way into this high-profiled agency just because of my social skills. my friends don't know about my drama, and all the mean cocky classmates in drama are nice to me now. i'm staying in new york for a month and ten days this summer [winter for americans] and am thinking of visiting plays, going sightseeing, meeting family and so on. when i get back i'm going to attend a lineup of auditions. I'm not pursuing acting solely, i know how hard it is. but i love it. i'd just like to know if there was any chance you'd be in new york over the summer? [winter] if so, look me up, or just reply to this question

2007-12-19 14:58:31 · 1 answers · asked by *Jay [Messenger]* 3

we have about 30 students and not all want to actually be in the play also its got to have some educational value--classics are good--and not really boring or waaaaaaay to hard. some we've done before:

1. school for scandel
2. the crucible
3. taming of the shrew


any ideas for plays? thanks!

2007-12-19 14:43:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, I'm looking for scenes/plays with at least 3 people. I don't necessarily want realism-it's for a very important showcase, and I want to do both ends of the comedy/drama spectrum, and I would LOVE to show off my skills as a character actor. If you know of a play with a genie, witch, etc, I think that'd be really fun, as would something like a cocaine addict or a mentally handicapped person. (like Beth in Samuel Sheppard's A Lie of the Mind (there are no 3 person scenes with her)

so I would really appreciate any help if you have any ideas.

2007-12-19 14:35:24 · 1 answers · asked by risasaur 1

where is a good one (that isnt a scam) near or in louisiana for modeling and acting???? what is the name of it??? and do you know anyone who signed with one?

2007-12-19 14:12:51 · 2 answers · asked by Just me. 2

I need a humorous play or other dialogue for two people for our school's speech club. We're both middle school guys, so something geared toward that age group (and gender) would be good. The requirements are that it can't be any longer than 8 minutes and it HAS to be something actually copyrighted, such as a real script or an excerpt book. Thanks for any help.

2007-12-19 13:53:15 · 1 answers · asked by Username 3

I've been really depressed lately...
I just had a play, On Saturday night, and on Sunday, and evr since Sunday night I've been depressed, I miss the cast and all the directors and producers...I cry every night...
Is this normal?
How long is this going to go on?
What should I do?

2007-12-19 13:40:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay, so here it goes...
i am trying out for a play this year and its going to be annie.
i have done beauty and the beast, the music man, and more but for some reason this year i am extremely nervous to audition. (maybe because my sister was in annie seven years ago) anyway, does anyone have a good tips for me to get prepared and not be so nervous, auditions are january 8th and 9th, right after winter break ends.

2007-12-19 11:38:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is going to be our high school musical this year. I have some concerns. I don't know what part to try out for... I have some questions for those who know about it or have done it previously. All I know is that our version is more like the movie with Dick van Dike. DOES THE PERSON WHO PLAYS KIM HAVE TO BE A SOPRANO? How high are the songs with her? DOES ROSE HAVE TO BE AN ALTO? If you had to describe the person best suited for Kim, Rose and the Mother (eg. experience and talent) what would you want? My strength that NO one in our music department has is that I am a strong actress and I have good reactions and faces. Don't get me wrong- I am a great singer too- I have won awards as the choir member of the year. I don't know the musical too well- just saw the movie- and i feel that i need to know more about the what it takes to play the lead girl roles. SO my main question is WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE KIM, ROSE OR THE MOM. or any other part that u may suggest.

2007-12-19 11:20:40 · 3 answers · asked by clarecubbear 1

I am a big fan of theater and plays and would like to someday act in an amateur play. Is there someplace in NYC I can go to every once in a while to pursue this?

2007-12-19 10:59:17 · 3 answers · asked by Damocles 1

Personally I really think Will Smith iz way better, as you can see on the big screen he has portrayed many different characters and emotions, he's my inspiration, but Denzel seems to play the same role, and acting the same way, he bores me.....

2007-12-19 10:53:38 · 43 answers · asked by Rannie M 1

i am 14 and they want me to join and i really want to act and medel and i want to hear from the pulic if it is a good acting and modeling agency!!

2007-12-19 10:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by lilhamblin2003 1

I have a part in a school play and I am supposed to sound like a stuck up pretentious snob, any ideas on how?

2007-12-19 09:58:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 09:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Specifically, magazines with tips, stories, and auditions (for instance, the magazine "Dramatics").

2007-12-19 09:25:41 · 2 answers · asked by Simply Me 3

For AP English I have to read a play post-1945 and compare its tragic elements to that of the ancient greek tradegies. I'm not worried about that part. I'm not well-versed on modern plays, and need some reccommendations on ones that I would find interesting (being an 18 year old male). I like thought-provoking plays, really anything that's unique and interesting. For example, my favorite books are Native Son and The Catcher in the Rye, if that helps. Thanks.

2007-12-19 09:20:04 · 3 answers · asked by milan 4

Ok these ppl want me to audition they keep calling me!... I'm not gonna pay them anything but, I just wanted to go and audition and be done with it so they can LEAVE me alone!!... i just want to dance i'm not interested in being an actor or model... so should i go to the audition or no? What are they gonna tell me??

2007-12-19 09:07:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to find a monologue from a published play for school...I have read through a TON of the plays at school and can't find ANYTHING good. It needs to be about 4 minutes, female, serious, and preferably something heavy... almost chilling.....I just can't find one!
any suggestions?

thank youu

2007-12-19 09:03:04 · 6 answers · asked by db_love 1

Select one if the following choices and complete the questions.
1.Shylock
2.Antonio
3.Portia
4.Bassanio

a.) What does the character say that demonstrates his/her true personality?

b.)What actions of the characters demonstrates his/her true personality?

c.)What do other charcters say about him/her?

d.)In a detailed paragraph explain your reasoning for liking/disliking the character.

e.)If you were directing a film version of the play, who would you have play the character? Explain in detail why you made this choice,

Thanks in advance. Feel free to answer any or all questions please.

2007-12-19 08:55:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous