As of right now I take dance & voice lessons. I want to get into theatre. I've been told I act very well, but I don't think I do. If I were to think about taking some sort of an acting class, would a class with other people be better, or a private acting coach?
2007-08-12 11:11:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Start with a begining class if you have never acted. If you have a basic knowledge, take a different class, but at this point a class is better. Read my profile and write to me at my aol address telling me where you are and I will recommend one.
2007-08-12 11:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
An acting coach is a great choice. However, I tend to recommend an acting class or workshop to start. It will let you ease your way in, and you'll learn somethings that will help. Also, you will have different people in the class to play off of, and others to work with after class.
Once you get your bearings (or even while your taking the class), a coach is great - but any coach works better if you have a good base to start with. You have talent - the workshop and coach will let you know just what it is you do well - and what you need to work on.
2007-08-12 14:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by James R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't necessarily think of one as being 'better' than the other. Learning to act is an ongoing process that, for as long as you stay with it, will continue to develop and change commensurate with the effort you put into it. A class is indispensable in that acting is 'reacting' (just my belief). Interaction with a scene partner, or an ensemble, is what you're going to be doing - unless you make a career out of doing one-man shows. In addition to 'reacting', 'listening' is the other half of the whole. On the other hand, the undivided attention you receive from a good coach is like taking a compressed acting class . . . it can speed up the process in that you are the sole object of said attention. Ideally, you should be in class(es) as much as time and money will allow -one learns to act by 'doing'. Again, time and money - but if you find a GOOD acting coach, he/she will give you insights that you simply can't 'get to' in a class situation. The advice about rejection should be strongly considered . . . it is a brutal business, and you have to want it more than Anything Else. It is also a noble profession and can take you heights that are unavailable in just about any other pursuit. I can only wish you the best in your endeavors - lots of hard work await you, and tremendous potential to grow as a human being! Good luck!
2007-08-12 12:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by bodder 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A private coach is always the best way to go for obvious reasons, no matter your level of experience. However, private coaching is much more expensive than classes. As an example, here is my acting coach: http://www.cliffosmond.com
His classes are $250 for each 5-week cycle, but private coaching from Cliff Osmond can run $100-$200 per hour or more.
But if you can afford it, it is a no-brainer! And if you do need advice on finding a good acting coach or classes in your area, you can just ask that here also!
2007-08-12 12:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by oncameratalent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Top Acting coach may be a hard find, but maybe if you really look you may find someone like #1 acting teacher Heather McAdam, she is a great person and teacher and has been in the entertainment business for a long time. Rememer the old Beverly Hills 90210 series way back in the early 1990's? Heather McAdam played a girlfriend of Jason Priestley's character and was explosive with her motorcycle riding and guitar playing. Go for it and find her!
2016-05-21 00:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience i would have to say private coaches are always the best way to go, because they don't have 20 other students to worry about, and they can focus all of their talent and attention on you. By the way, acting is stressful with tons of rejection, so if you're not passionate about it, don't do it.
2007-08-12 11:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by meow. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a coach would be better because youd get individual attention, and work at your own pace at not at the pace of a whole class. plus a coach would probably help you with your confidence in acting too.
2007-08-12 11:20:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Class. It's just as important when casting to know that the actor can work with other actors. I know a good many talented actors who never get cast because they can't work with others.
2007-08-12 15:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Eleni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋