Awkard Acting?

Question

I went to my acting class today, and I've learned a lot. My acting teacher said that acting is supposed to make the person feel awkward and uncomfortable, and that we are put in these situations a lot of the time. If you conquer the awkwardness does that help you become a better actor or actress. I agree with his statement, but I want you to share your opinions.

Answer 1

I disagree with that statement. Acting should not make an actor or actress feel awkward or uncomfortable. When on the stage you must embody your character and think and feel as your character would. If your character is put into an awkward situation then you should feel awkward, but otherwise all your lines and actions should come from your character and flow easily throughout you. You must live and breathe as your character would and everything should seem to the audience as natural and normal as possible.

Answer 2

Even though your acting teacher is somewhat of an idiot, you must nod and agree with him or her in order to stay in class. But you see, acting is not that difficult. If you are awkward, you are not acting. It is that simple. You can learn a lot in an acting class, but you cannot learn to act there. You only learn to act by acting. So go get in a play somewhere and really learn something. I mentor aspiring actors for free.

Answer 3

I think he's doing what he's doing because he wants to free you of your inhibitions. Once you see that looking silly in front of a group of people isn't fatal you're not afraid of it anymore.

Answer 4

uhhmm i disagree