THEA 1520 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-11: Paddy Chayefsky, The Climax, Direct 8
21 Apr 2016
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Difficulties in being an actor; oftentimes rejected while seeking name in lights, adoration, etc. Reading: a scene from a script which an actor must perform in order to get a role/part. Acting is part inspiration and mostly hard work. Discusses being a casting director for the lion in winter and how actors would read for auditions as they normally would a historical play; loud, straightforward and earnest. Discusses actors having problem showing humor in regards to auditioning. Humor cannot be isolated it can only be found in exploring character and situation thus shurtleff created the 12 guideposts. Actor must learn to trust who you are. Guidepost are questions for an actor to review, it is not a technique but a guide to their feelings. Some people act to get away from themselves when in reality acting forces us to explore ourselves in different contexts and situations.
