Acting

Congrats!

Congratulations!

Kaleigh, for those actors who do not know which city the Point Park University Center is in you might want to mention it.

Heve you checked https://vk.com/ for your videos? It might be a good platform.

You need to talk with Sarah G. Baron - she's been studying this subject and could really help you! https://www.stage32.com/SarahGabrielleBaronAlso, I feel like unless the mannerism is pivotal to the story/plot (like Verbal's walk for The Usual Suspects), then let the actor figure that out for themselves.

I think it is a goid idea to add a hint or two about what might be coming, is a good idea. It builds up suspense towards the climax without giving away too much prematurity. Leave the rest to the actress. Let us know how it goes.

For me, I often try to first think about the character and then write a story around that character. Everyone is different. But my approach is first see story through the eyes of character, study how they are, what's their inner behavior compared to the visual/outwardly behaviour they build experiencing the life's situation. Now because of the experiences they are facing they carry around a physical personality traits which slowly builds because of the present moment or something not healthy situation.

Now in your case, you already built a script, so to refine your draft to bring back the character nuances, I would say, try to make a list of mannerism DID patients have in common and see where the inciting incident , midpoint, or those areas you can represent those character constraints.

Make sure the character changes mannerism suiting the right mood for the story and character arc you are writing. hope that helps. And Karen "Kay" Ross already referred a person, so I think she can give you more insights into DID personality.

Hope my inputs helped a tiny bit.

Rohit, I kind of start with character too.

Steven M. Cross I saw a documentary of DID long time ago. May be you can pick up the traits suitable to your story if it matches. Like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iHJfIH20TY

and you can contact Paul Preston. https://www.facebook.com/DigitalMindProductions/

Thanks for the info.

I'd be happy to film a scene for you.

G.S. Ford I would really like to speak more about you filming a scene for me.

If you are a SAG-AFTRA member then contact the LA office for assistance!

My monologue that I always keep in my back pocket is Tim Roth in 4 Rooms. One of my favorites, when he quits his job right before he enters the penthouse suite with Quentin Tarantino.

is it Jumanji great film by robin wiliiams

robin wiliams was Veitnam war vet saw hell over there most my cousins served there also

all these actors have great monolgues

Hey, James Ivan! Great question! I would suggest emailing them and see what they say: Trivera@agvausa.org I know plenty of people in LA who get lots of good information straight from the source. Maybe there is a FB or twitter account for them where they announce postings?

Especially with Screen Acting, it is VITAL that you listen to the other actor-the audience will learn from your reactions more than the words being spoken.

IVANNA CHUBBUCK's book The Power Of The Actor. Find a class and keep studying. I have learned more concrete technique in three months of class with Victor Love's EvolvAtlanta (www.evolvatlanta.com) class than over the decade of my entire professional career as an equity actor...and that doesn't include my years of "study" in University settings. First lesson of the book is Scene Objectives. Blows my mind how much sense it makes AND how it never NEVER fails to engage EVERYONE watching and participating. Of course! Never NEVER stop learning. When I am not working in a show I am working on my craft! Great question.

Thank you, thank you once again. The latest great quotes have been added to the collection. You can check it out here: http://ozemag.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/advicefromaroundworld2.pdf Also is anyone interested in being a "case study" for my new book by sharing a story of your best audition?

"Don't be afraid to fail." Took me a while to really hold on to but you think about all the great performances, how many different iterations of that character did the actor fail with until they got it right?

Thanks to all who contributed. Here's a free teaser from my second book A PERFECT PERFORMANCE coming out soon. http://ozemag.com/2013/12/05/a-perfect-performance/

Hi, Flash. Perhaps post your casting needs on the Jobs board found in the top menu bar: https://www.stage32.com/find-jobs. That’s where members place various “want ads” or searches for creative partners, paid or not paid. The Lounge craft and business forums are for topic discussion. ;) Best to you, and best wishes on your table read!

Hi flash. If I was interested. Would we be able to read the script before hand? I have dyslexia and so I’d need to read it a few time before I read it out loud.

I've always done it in PDF. You never know what settings a person's computer will be at and a MS Word document can be easily disorganized.

yes, pdf almost anybody can open these days

Thank you! I will definitely start submitting everything in PDF! :)

Personally; I agree with pdf also. I've found many people are now split between being Macs and PCs...and although there is a word version for Mac, most use pages and that just doesn't translate at all to those who use PCs...like people like me who can't let go

PDF always. You never know what the person has on their computer and you never want them to open your file and it be all jumbled! Always play it safe.

Also, a side note. Always be as simple and clear as possible with any communication or marketing tools. Including your website, your social media, your cover letters. Be to the point and concise. No need to show off in those pieces, your performances should do the talking.