I have acted before, but I'm starting to believe that this problem may have kept me from being successful in auditions. I can't seem to effectively express feelings.
2007-08-21 14:50:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
If you are really feeling the emotion, then the facial expression will take care of themselves. In a nutshell, you need to establish what basic human need you 'need' from the other person. and the substitute someone in your real life with who you need that same thing. Along with a few other things. Ivana Chubbuck has a book called "The Power of the Actor". A great read for any beginning actor to even the a seasoned pro. She has a whole book devoted to what I feebly tried to tell you a few sentences. Highly recommenced in my opinion as Ivana is one of the more desired acting coaches in LA.
2007-08-21 17:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by digiactor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing that will help you generate emotion is to know your character completely (write a character history). You should also specifically know what your character needs in each scene. If you are connected with your character and his/her goals, the emotions will come more easily. Being overly concerned about what your facial expressions look like is only going to make you self-conscious.
2007-08-21 21:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make friends with a mirror. Sit in front of it and say your lines. You know whether your face shows emotion. It may take quite a while for you to be satisfied, but it's better to practice before you hit rehearsal where you need to rehearse and not practice. Even actors that are already good at showing there feelings should practice in front of the mirror.
2007-08-23 20:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by xxthespianxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two suggestions: 1. Before you perform, spend some time envisioning the facial reactions of the characters your playing. Don't actually try them yourself until you actually rehearse the whole piece. 2. Before you act, puff your cheeks up with air a few times. This will loosen your facial muscles. You'll feel silly, but this will help.
2007-08-21 14:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Nannie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably wouldn't hurt if you let yourself experience some strong emotions, by watching something that makes you laugh, something that makes you cry, something that makes you frightened. etc as I have an idea that you are reluctant to show emotion. so go on an emotional binge and enjoy the luxury of experiencing emotions. then when you are acting, you will just be doing it again.
2007-08-21 15:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋