The director described the part to me as an arrogant, cocky, evil bastard. But he is also a coward who will run from danger if threat is posed.
2007-03-20 03:18:24 · 4 answers · asked by Joe J 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Those are good answers, even though "trust yourself no matter what" may not always be good advice. Find people who are good actors and good directors and good acting teachers, etc. whom you respect and listen to them along with yourself.
As far as portraying any character is concerned, you can't just play stereotypes like "evil and cocky." You need to get inside the character, ask yourself what he thinks of himself. Of course, he doesn't think he's evil. He has excuses for his behavior that others find repulsive. Write his short history/ back story, separate from what's already written. Figure out how he has come to be what he is and, again, what he thinks of himself... and play that.
Experiment is good. A director should take the time to have you play games where you may switch roles or find other ways to play the scene.
Oh, yeah! Always know, "What do I want?" From the other characters; in life; from the offstage characters; from God; from the King, etc.
2007-03-20 05:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by writealready 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you as the actor have to make those decisions. Take what the director said and incorporate it into your own vision. If the director didn't want part of who you uniquely are in Mordred, he wouldn't have made you Mordred. Have fun experimenting throughout rehearsal! That's part of what they're for. And, if you really want to be a truly great actor, trust yourself no matter what.
2007-03-20 12:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's a confused kid. Look who his parents are: half-siblings. That's "Springer" material, man!
Most times I've seen Mordred portrayed as downright evil personified, which is how people always expect him to be shown on stage. Why mess with a good thing? Let him be violent, malignant...eviiil.
Psychologically, he has abandonment issues and a definite Oedipus complex.
2007-03-20 10:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by hoopridge 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A character like Mordred can steal the show--the villains can really stand out if the leads are relatively bland.
2007-03-20 17:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋