The term ‘Acting’ is more than just a term to me, it is an activity that allows me to escape from my problems and troubles for a short while and be someone else. It lets me get out of my head and possibly even give me a new perspective on different issues. Acting also has given me the chance to meet and create lifelong friendships with wonderful people who share the same passion as I do for the activity. Recently, I met a couple of new friends when doing a production of The Little Mermaid, we had a ton of fun and are still keeping in contact with one another.
Another time ‘Acting’ has changed my life for the better was during my first community theatre production, In-laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot), I was extremely nervous about not knowing anyone and having to talk to multiple people that I have never met before, especially being the only teenager in the cast. It was actually quite different from what I expected, all of the adults were tremendously helpful and king. They gave me numerous tips on acting and being myself around strangers. Now we still talk whenever I need
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One of the main things is that I hope to continue the friendships I have made in this class, as everyone in the class is kind and accepting, also just fun to talk to. Another effect I hope it has is helping me become more confident, not just in my abilities in acting but also in day to day life as well. I struggle to maintain the self-assurance I have when acting during normal occurrences outside of theatre. When I am acting I feel more confident than I do in everyday life, it is a safe space where I can be outspoken and self-assured. I also hope to improve my skills in this class through the monologue assignment and the partner scenes we will be doing. The most important thing for me to take away from this class is new knowledge and a fun
Acting is seen in your everyday life, whether it be on a tv, in a movie theatre, on a stage, or even in person! Acting goes as far back as 500 B.C. when it was used for the same thing it is today, entertainment. It still goes by the same basic rules, yet it has changed some. I’ve always loved the thought of being an actress on the big stage, so I thought this would be the perfect time to figure out if this is what I really want, or possibly make me want it even more.
Some key points I was able to take away from today’s class time were the following:
I went to see Around the World in eighty Days with a very open mind as it was the first professional play I have gone to see and after I left I was absolutely stunned. After experiencing the dynamic magic that is professional theatre I became positive I would never pay to see a film in a theatre ever again. I never thought film actors and stage actors were the same but now I know unequivocally that the two are on separate planets. The vast differences in both planets truly makes one appreciate theatre for all of its’ glory. While I never thought much of or respected actors, and why would anyone; stage actors are true workers, stage actors are true artists, stage actors are actual actors.
I’ve been a theater person all my life. That’s where I grew up. My mom wrote, produced, and directed plays all over the city of New Orleans. I was accustomed to life on stage. I wanted to see what everybody else goes through. So I tried another aspect of theatre life. Let me just say, everybody in theatre loves it, but there are parts some have a mutual strong dislike for.
AV: I have always wanted to be an actress since I was a little girl. For me, acting is like getting
I have chosen to pursue a career in acting because entertaining people is what I thrive on. Ever since I was little I have loved being the center of attention and making people laugh. My whole life I have wanted to be the person who helps somebody turn their day around. That is why I love being a cheerleader.
What is the most important concept that you learned in this class? Write this for a reader who is unfamiliar with the concept.
All my life I have always wanted to feel that I was a part of something. However, I was not about to get up on the stage and make a fool of myself on stage. Therefore I joined stage crew for our fall play ¨The Odd Couple" during my sophomore year. This was a huge step for me, since I had never really been involved in something after school. Now, I secretly love everything about theatre and it is one of my true passions, but you will never find me reciting lines. Being able to work behind the scenes in theatre is one of my major interests
Theatre is my intended major, in order to prepare I’ve dedicated the majority of hours in my days to studying, and maintaining an open mind to grow. I was casted as the lead in Ohlones Fall production, I was determined to do everything in my power to make the characters come to life. I woke up every morning, made my coffee, then I would go to the neighborhoods local park and practice my lines relentlessly. In this process not only have I grown as an actor, but my hunger and confidence has too. In theatre I have found a passion that I am not only willing to put my heart and soul into but crave to do.
It is one thing to act, and it another to tell a story. Acting is described as playing the part of someone you are not, while telling a story is described as the vibrant recollection of events of the past which have shaped the future. Much of my childhood was spent with my father reciting story after story of his experiences as a Zimbabwean man who went from being dirt poor to achieving the American Dream. Every once in a while, he would order books filled cover to cover with the fables and tales from all across Africa to ensure there was never an end to the stories I would hear. Whether it was the tale of how elephant attained his tusks or the numerous times my father walked over ten miles to school, what captivated me the most was the way in which these stories were presented.
I have acted since I was eight years old, starting in small productions and working my way into larger shows and venues. I believe that an acting major would really help to improve and refine my skills, as well as give me a new perspective on my art and how to truly make it my own and be successful. Also by choosing an acting major I hope that it can introduce me to fellow actors and artists with whom I can share interests, and to those who can help me find jobs and oppurtunities. Acting is an art form I truly love and I believe that everyone should pursue the career they dream of, not just one they feel obligated to go into. I want to be able to make an impact on the world and I feel like my way of doing that is through
Personal statement Being able to connect with an audience through a performance has been something that has fascinated me from an early age. It interests me to see how an actor can make the audience amused and involved them in what they are watching, I have always wanted and inspired to be part of this. Drama has played a big part in my life and has also had a great influence on building my confidence, being able to act has helped me evolve as a person who is able to understand others in more depth. Through acting I have been able to express myself in many varied ways by playing various characters. The feeling of being part of something that is bursting with enthusiasm and energy gives me a profound level of achievement and I would love to be given the chance to be able to gain more knowledge and experience of the subject and advance in my own personal skills.
I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of how theater is more than a mere performance, but rather an artform with nuance and depth. My knowledge on theatrical styles has expanded and some of my favorites we have studied in class are Brechtian and Chinese theatre styles. I grew up participating in musical theatre, but never had the opportunity to truly learn the history and details of the craft. After studying RENT, I am inspired by the various possibilities for theater beyond acting, singing, and dancing. Theater can be used for activism or as a form of commemoration. Theater is relevant by communicating issues to the world. Theater is so much more than a dramatic presentation. The theater that I have come to appreciate the most are the performances that relay a greater purposeful message about society amidst the theatricals on
Al pacino said, "The actor becomes an emotional athlete. The process is painful - my personal life suffers". In other words, "Acting is simply more than walking out on the stage" as Dr. Stevenson would put it. It is more than just reading the lines. To be a true actor, I believe it takes inner capabilities such as learning life. In all the books I have read, all the chapters we have reviewed in class, and in all honesty…Al Pacino is an actor I cannot forget.
“Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.” ― Meryl Streep. I love exploring and gaining knowledge about the beautiful craft of acting. During my journey of being an actor, I notice there are two types of actors: stage and film. Stage and film actors are different in their times of rehearsal, their relationship with an audience, and their emotional challenges.