im having a hard time deciding which direction to head in. which type of people do which? what are some strong talents you need for them? and what are some ups and downs of each one? any info you guys could give me would be great. thx!!
2007-09-21 16:07:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Well either broadway or film are absolutly fantastic, and you can always switch either one, like after you've been on broadway for a while you can go to films, like my friend he did broadway and there was a casting agent there and cast him for a few ads, and he's going to auditions for t.v.
Both Broadway and Films have the ups and downs, an up for both of them is that you feel so great after doing a show or finesh filming etc Even at rehersals just say your practising a song and you hit that high C or whatever you needed, you will feel great. Another Up is the money and fame, pretty self-explanatory.
A downside is of course, the long hours and for broadway numerous nights of shows without a break, I know this guy who was in the lion king and he did 9 shows at night in a row.
He was exhusted, and also the rehersals for both film and broadway can be so tiring, I was in a production this year, it wasn't that big as compared to hollywood but we had 5 hours of rehersals at a time on weekends and some weekdays, and sometimes it was 8/9 hours. So it can take a lot out of you, for both film and broadway.
For broadway some strong talents you need are,
1)You can sing, not only in tune but loud and strong
2)Have some dancing experience
3)You can act (obviously)
For Film unfortunatly you need to have a slim body type, it sucks I know but It's just the way it is, although there are plenty of actresses/actors out there who are plus size and absolutly amazing at what they do and look stunning.
You also need to be great at memorizing lines and acting them out. (again obviously)
I hope this helped out,
feel free to email me if you need any help or need me to explain myself more.
BEST OF LUCK...X
2007-09-21 16:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by VanityPerfection. 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, Broadway and film are amzing differant paths you can take. If you like to be up on the stage, live in front of a generally more educated crowd, then you should take Broadway. This also means that you have less pay, and will not be a famous as an actress on film. But if you live for the roar of applause after an amazing performance, then your more suited for Broadway.
Film is also a path with many pros and cons. Film means becoming more famous, but in a sense, it loses the magic of live theater. You will often become more known, for the better or worse. If you just want to be known, film is the way to go.
Hope this helps. I personally lean towards live theater, even though it is becoming a very unappreiciated art.
2007-09-21 18:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by bubbly_chick_77 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well Broadway is very hard to get into. You would need to go to a drama school and then be very lucky to make it on stage. The ups of Broadway is the fact that its a steady job and doing the same thing in and out. The downs to it is the fact that you are not paid as much and your exposure to the public is only from the building.
Filming also requires schooling, but you're most likely get on as extra without schooling. Depending on your talents the directors and/or producers may want to keep you around for the entire film. You can make a lot of money doing filming but the job is unsecured. You may work for like a month and then be out of a job for three or more months before getting another filming.
So it all depends on if you want to make a lot of money or you want to do it cause you want to do it.
2007-09-21 16:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by redhotchillidawg 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My best advice is: Dont think to much! Keep both doors open and get training and experience wherever you can. Just do anything you get over and get to learn the right people.
To answer your question: many actors do both plays and movies and tv. Acting is preaty much the same (well it has some differensies like speaking out loud on the stage or being smaller on the movie buts thats realy a matter of adaption) on stage as on the screen. Get experience and training and you will get oportunities if youre good enough. Johan
2007-09-21 21:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Johan from Sweden 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tread the boards! There is nothing like the feeling of being up on that stage and performing live to hundreds of people. Very scary at first and your adrenaline will be flowing full stream! But it will be well worth it when the curtain goes down and you can hear the cheers from the audience... fantastic.
2007-09-23 12:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by andallthatjazz1984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be early for you to decide right now. Do you have any training yet? Any experience? You know you like acting, so start getting your feet wet, doing plays, student films, independent films, community theater. Take different types of classes, theater, on-camera, etc. Is it necessary for you to decide right this moment?
At any rate, at some point yes, you will want to have greater clarity. Go to these pages and they might give you some insight: http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_career.html
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_career_goals.html
See if they give you some direction.
Good luck!
Tony
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-09-21 22:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
^ Titanic has already been on Broadway as a musical. I would love to see Moulin Rouge and Anastasia transferred to the stage.
2016-05-20 07:04:34 · answer #7 · answered by marguerite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do they have to be so wordy? You don't need to make a choice. What you do as an actor isn;t any different. There are more jobs in film and tv than in stage work. Film and tv pay better than stage work and you don't have those grueling rehearsals. If you are a well prepared actor, you will be given auditions for all media and you will work in all media. It doesn't have to be any more complicated than that. Oh,yeah, stage actors think that film actors are whores and that they are not really actors. (They are jealous snobs.) Film actors are really nice people. For more info and free help with your career read my profile and write to me at my aol address.
2007-09-21 16:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Typically, your agent will determine, where you are better suited.
The actor doesn't make that decision.
The agent may not think you are "Broadway," material.
You will work in the area where the agent's personal and industry knowledge feels you are most qulified.
2007-09-21 16:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are doing it for fame, then film.
If your doing it for the love of acting theatre.
Both then just accept what people give you.
2007-09-22 08:03:49 · answer #10 · answered by ... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋