acting teacher so cruel?

Question

Hello, i may be delusional on this one but b/f anything, please give me your opinions. i have this acting teacher who is literally obsessed with performing in front of her students even when she is not acting. when she individually criticizes her students, she gives this annoying smirk and shows off her acting abilities with this little performance. it drives me nuts. i feel so indignant when she smirks with pretense when she criticizes her students. it's so funny how she admonishes others with lies, complimenting the students when there's no need to. any opinions and can anyone give me the criteria of a good acting teacher?

Answer 1

I find that many artsy fartsy types, have emotional problems.
1. Tortured souls
2. Desperate for attention
etc etc.

I say mess with her back in your own way... test her..maybe one time when its truely warranted ask her...
"what are you talking about??? or what does that have to do with anything?
Why are you so dramatic? Cant you get out of your roll sometimes?

Answer 2

I've been performing and studying the craft for quite a long time. I've had the directors and the teachers who yell and tell you you're crap. It really does no good - not for me. I guess it inspires other people.

I've taken a lot of classes in my life - acting - and otherwise. And I "shop" for teachers. I sign up for a few classes at a Jr. College - and then go to the class - and if I don't like the teacher I leave and drop the class.

It's VERY important to have a good rapport with the person who is guiding you - teaching you. It sounds like you really don't like this woman. So GET OUT OF HER CLASS!!!!

It's very often said - "Those that can't do - teach." And that might just be the case with her. It sounds like she's using her class as her audience. Sad. People who teach - and are good teachers have a desire to share their knowledge.

A good teacher will guide you. And they'll be rooting for you! They will get to know who YOU are because your characters come from within you. They'll also make you do some work on getting to know yourself. They'll give you lots of references - and tips - and tricks. They'll critique you in a positive, constructive way. They probably will NEVER show you how it should be done. In fact - they are not very good if they are giving you line readings. If the class is advancced - they will allow the other students to comment about your work as well. You can learn a lot from your peers.

Break legs always!!

Answer 3

Wow, sorry your teacher is so awful that can really put a damper on performing. But there are some really good acting teachers in the world. The one I have now is super nice. She olny gives out constructive critisum and she is vary easy to talk to. Don't let a mean teacher stop you from acting if it's what you really love, and look on the bright side you won't be stuck with her forever!

Answer 4

A good acting teacher will not humiliate his or her students. A good acting teacher would create an atmosphere of trust and a comfortable working environment in which the freedom to explore and experiment is encouraged.

Let me know where you're located, and I'll see if I can recommend someone.

Answer 5

It's difficult to assess out of context, but...from what you describe, I'd say that your teacher is a pretty common sort. Teachers who insist that the focus be on THEM and not on the work being done in class are irresponsible, to say the least.

Directors who give actors "line readings" are frowned upon; it's not their JOB to tell actors HOW to act. Similarly, it's not for an acting teacher to DEMONSTRATE acting technique...it doesn't mean anything unless the student figures it out for him or herself, anyway. Any enlightened drama teacher understands this, and shies away from anything that takes attention away from the student-actors.