do you just describe them briefly and let the actor take over or go into detail
ex character 1 is histronic and has two children one is xyz and the other ...
2007-03-24 11:53:44 · 5 answers · asked by lucyQ 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I think that giving general ideas allows the actor more freedom in assuming the character. That way they will find something that suits them more and will do a better job =) Unfortunately, their ideas might not be as good as yours =P
2007-03-24 11:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by xdannifenx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The characters should be fully realized. In a sitcom you only have two things to work with, the situation, and the characters. If you have good characters, the show will do well, even if the situations are some times flawed. And once you have those good characters, you have them forever, provided you don't change them along the way.
2007-03-24 18:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the audience a general idea, then let the actor take it from there. If there is a really big secret, keep it hidden till the end
2007-03-24 19:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by lonestargirl1144 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sitcom characters are typically "types" meaning that they are instantly recognizable. This has its basis in long-standing theatrical traditions (Commedia, etc.) and is not such a bad thing. But, sitcom characters are, by their nature, involved in melodramatic writing, and need to pass for something akin to 2-dimensional characters who are capable of believability.
2007-03-24 19:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by mrchowwow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u work for a production company? If so, can u tell me what this is for. I have a lot of ideas for u to help u out and was wonering if u could show a piece I am working on to your producers or something
2007-03-24 18:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by Masta P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋