11.Acting is the activity of performing in plays or films.It's about living an alternative reality.It lets you explore all kinds of possibilities of what you could be.Just being your own self can be boring sometimes,and acting gives you an opportunity to be someone else for a while.It is voluntarily entering the psyche (心靈) of another personality and thinking according to a different set of values and constraints (約束).It lets you explore many parts of you,which you thought never existed.It lets you deeply explore what it means to be a human being.
One of the best ways to begin your own acting studies is to start reading some good plays.Choose your favorite role from one of your favorite plays and prepare to act it out in front of the audience.To learn to act,you must act.Here are some tips on how to become an actor with no experience:
To play a role,you must understand the character that you are going to play with open arms.Understand the plot of the play,as well as the psyche of your character.Understand the conditions in which your character lives.Try to understand why your character behaves in that way.So you must learn the lines or dialogues thoroughly and explore the thought behind every sentence.This will help you picture the circumstances in which the character finds himself/herself.Some actors go as far as"living"as that person for a while,to understand him or her.The idea is to go as close as possible to being that person.More importantly,only through practice can you get close to actually being that person.So seize every chance and perform as frequently as you can.This will help you develop confidence and overcome stage fright.
As a student of acting,you need to always be a sponge (海綿),ready to absorb,learn,and observe the performances of great actors,to learn the slight differences of the art.While you watch movies,plays and any other performance,study the differences of a role played by any actors,especially the masters.By just keeping your eyes open,you can pick up a lot of things.
Why do you want to act?Is it for money,fame,or genuine love for the art?Would you do it if you were not paid for it?If the answer and your motivation is love for acting,you are sure to eventually succeed.
About acting |
(51)Benefits/Advantages of acting | ●It allows you to explore various possibilities of what you could be. ●It helps remove your (52)boredom by enabling you to be someone else. ●It allows you to (53)enter another psyche and life. ●It can enrich your life and let you explore the (54)meaning of being a human being. |
A good way for beginners | Read good plays and choose a (55)favorite role to act. |
Tips on acting | Understand your character thoroughly. | ●Understand the plot of the play and your character's psyche. ●Understand the (56)conditions where your character lives. ●Try various ways to get (57)close to your character's life. ●Never miss an (58)opportunity to perform. |
(59)Observe and learn. | Watch movies and plays to learn from professional actors'performing skills. |
Have a love for acting. | ●Try to figure out the (60)reasons for your desire to act. ●If you act out of love,you will keep motivated and finally succeed. |