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Acting is the work of an actor, a person in theatre, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. From the Latin word agĕre meaning "to do", this is precisely what acting is. In acting, an actor suppresses or augments aspects of their personality in order to reveal the actions and motivations of the character for particular moments in time. The actor is said to be "assuming the role" of another, usually for the benefit of an audience, but also because it can bring one a sense of artistic satisfaction.
Actors are generally expected to possess a number of skills, including good vocal projection, clarity of speech, physical expressiveness, a good sense of perspective, emotional availability, a well developed imagination, the ability to analyze and understand dramatic text, and the ability to emulate or generate emotional and physical conditions. Well-rounded actors are often also skilled in singing, dancing, imitating dialects and accents, improvisation, observation and emulation, mime, stage combat, and performing classical texts such as Shakespeare. Many actors train at length in special programs or colleges to develop these skills, which have a wide range of different artistic philosophies and processes.
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After God runnning my life .. I EAT SLEEP AND BREATH ACTING .. FILM .. THEATRE.. ONE MOMENT AT A TIME .... Still Mz Amazin
Guyetta (Lacasa Godboldo) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:25:16 -0000
After God runnning my life .. I EAT SLEEP AND BREATH ACTING .. FILM .. THEATRE.. ONE MOMENT AT A TIME .... Still Mz Amazin
Getting Dressed and ready for "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" at the nike theatre!!!! pretty excited! Lily Cole acting debut! ;)
danny_roberts (Danny Roberts) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:11:27 -0000
Getting Dressed and ready for "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" at the nike theatre!!!! pretty excited! Lily Cole acting debut! ;)
thurs - thinking and applying theatre and dance in the visual art classroom. dancing lines and acting forms. great folks and swell work.
gopezgo (pez) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:50:16 -0000
thurs - thinking and applying theatre and dance in the visual art classroom. dancing lines and acting forms. great folks and swell work.
@amhavard Glee is fabulous, not just because of musical-theatre fans but because the writing is fantastic and the acting is truthful
kewyoung (Kate Young) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:49:09 -0000
@amhavard Glee is fabulous, not just because of musical-theatre fans but because the writing is fantastic and the acting is truthful
@lilmizzthabim and on top of that ive been told by theatre professors that i should consider acting as a career choice cuz im good @ it...
Najee_IzThaName (Najee Jaydee) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:34:04 -0000
@lilmizzthabim and on top of that ive been told by theatre professors that i should consider acting as a career choice cuz im good @ it...
@mattbeetar theatre in box office and bar. Might fly over to LA and try and get a lit agent first before acting...
mattdeevee (Mattdeevee) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:19:01 -0000
@mattbeetar theatre in box office and bar. Might fly over to LA and try and get a lit agent first before acting...
Equity Showcase Theatre - Provides a range of training, professional development and performance opportunities to professional actors, directors and stage managers.
Meta Description: [ Equity Showcase Theatre exists to provide a range of training and professional development opportunities to professional actors, directors and stage managers. ]
Shapespeare In Action - A multi-racial classical repertory company with a strong commitment to arts in education. Describes their Shakespeare Alive program, master classes and teacher resources.
The Centre for Indigenous Theatre - A training institution with a mandate to develop native theatre professionals. It develops culturally balanced performance training programs that increase opportunities for Aboriginal performers.
The Drama Workshop - Provides theatre training programs for all ages and experience levels.
Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS) - Association of independent studios offering a wide variety of high-quality approaches to the craft of acting and related theatrical skills.
Meta Description: [ Founded in 1984, the Toronto Association of Acting Studios (TAAS) is an association of independent studios offering a wide variety of high-quality approaches to the craft of acting and related theatrical skills. ]
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