Battling Acting Teachers
As you reflect on the reading on battling acting teachers, please explain where YOU stand on the controversy of which acting technique or method is the best. You have only learned briefly about certain aspects of each technique or method. I know you have not applied any of that knowledge in practice, but please back up your choice a concretely as you are able. Use your monologue rehearsal process as an example.
Also, click on the link below to enjoy a wonderful New York Times video feature on Hollywood actor types. Each actor has their own video - that's 14 videos. Enjoy.
~ Mr. Peterson
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/12/12/magazine/14actors.html
Based on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" i believe that the most helpful technique with acting is the Affective Memory exercise. By this one can re-call a similar memory about an acting scene. Or one can make up any details of the acting scene. For example, if there's a scary part on the play, the actor may want to create the details that may lead him to act his part well. I personally would think about the weather of the day, this will lead me to add more movement to my character. If its a chilly day, my character may be shivering or wearing a warm outfit. Another detail that I'll create would be how thick the air is. So this will cause my character to change the way they're breathing; if the air is very thick, my character would have a heavy breathing but if the air is normal, their breath may be a little less heavy. A last detail I may create would be a smell that would influence my acting. If there's like a bakery around, my character may have a smile or hungry looking face. However, if my character is next to a dumpster their face expression may change to a disgusted-unwanted look. These details can help me re-call or make up a scenario were your character's actions may change. This will allow for the actor to feel more familiar or comfortable acting the part. There is no better way to play a part that you can relate to. This will bring an opportunity to show the audience how your character would react on a scene. As you can see, following the process of the affective memory exercise, the actor can relate to the character's experience.
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Based on reading "Battling Acting Teachers", i believe that the most useful tool with acting is ultimately the Affective Memory exercise. This allows an actor to recall a memory that best relates to the scene. also, one can improvise on the material of the scene. For example, if there is a funny part in the play, an actor might want to think of a memory where he/she was laughing in order to portray the actors feelings correctly. I think that as an actor, I would think of my favorite comedy which will lead me to add more emotion to the scene. If the actor laughing at something, he/she might be gripping there stomach and hunched over from the intense laughter. A last detail i might create is how my scene partner reacts to my presentation. If the opposing actor is not really laughing, then my actor can be trying to stifle a laugh by covering his/her mouth. These details can help me recall or make a scene scenario where any part of the scene can be changed based on the actors. This will bring the audience closer to feeling what you are trying to portray. Therefore, using the process of the affective memory exercise, the actor can fully connect with the character's experience.
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Based on the reading battling acting teachers: don't get caught in a senseless war. One can realize that there isn't just one method of acting. It always depends on the actor and what the actor feels comfortable doing. In the reading 2 great actors teachers , had different views on the idea of acting and how one should go about it . As a result, they disliked one another and didn't speak to each other. After lee Strasberg died it became apprent to Stella Adler that everyone has there own way of acting and there methods aren't going to be the same thing. There isn't a specific way of acting that is either right or wrong. From this I learned and agree that there isn't a specific way of acting if you feel comfortable getting into character one way then you should do it that way. Finally ,ne can learn that senseless debates on extradinary thins take s away from the new thing
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss, there are many opinions on which acting technique is the most beneficial for young aspiring actors. Lee Strasberg believed in affective memory also known as The Method. This can be beneficial because it provides raw emotion to strive from and connect to. Young actors are able to understand their character and apply it to themselves; however, they may destroy themselves in the process. Personally, I find that actors can only use this technique in moderation. I find it helpful to use your own life experiences into a character. On the other hand, Stella Adler believed that actors should focus on the ideas inside of the script. Reflecting back on Q1 theatre class, I believe that Mr. Peterson put an emphasis on Stella Adler's ideas, opposed to The Method. While working on monologues and poem performances we were required to place our characters into different circumstances and analyze the script that the writer has provided us with. I know that if i was to repeat my prepartion for my performance I would recreate how I used Adler's technique and maybe even use Strasberg's ideas.
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ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss, I think that the best technique for acting is dependent on the person. The Method by Lee Strasberg is a good method for actors who find it difficult to discover the personality of a character. If they find it difficult to express an emotion during a scene then exploring a similar event in their own life is the most effective way. Instead of pretending to be feeling a certain way, the actor is simply expressing the way they felt at a certain time in their life. Yet, personally, I think that the magic "If" is the most effective way to act because of the fact that it allows you to ask yourself the same questions someone in that situation would as. It doesn't require you to actually experience something, you simply imagine what it would be like to live under those same circumstance. Depending on the situation, different acting methods/ techniques are required.
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ReplyDeleteBased on the reading i believe that the best acting method is the magic "if" because it gives the actor a real sense and feel of the character also it helps the director because it lets you know what the actor's capability of imagination is and how their personailty is like and if they portrayed the character in the correct way
Based on the article "Battling Acting Teaches", by Larry Moss,
ReplyDeletehe said in slide 1 and 2 of “The Great Acting Teachers” a lie in theatre reveals the deeper truth in the performance and in your life. Theater can be used therefore in real life. The best useful tool that can be used in theatre is memory because not only will you be memorizing the character in the play but what you need to do in order to be that character. Becoming a character in and out of a scene is what good actor’s do because when you can understand a stranger in script you can understand yourself. Also, as an actor you can see how you can compare to the character.
In the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" Larry Moss states the different ways of Method acting. Method acting is one method of approaching a role. Acting teachers like Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler have tought two very different but effective ways of acting. Strasberg focused on actors using affective memory. Affective memory is when an actor recalls an intense personal experience to sir emotions up when needed for a role. Stella Adler disagreed with this technique of acting since actors began to court their own misery for the sake of becoming good actors. Adler tought her students to use their imagination as well as personal experience for a role. I agree with Alder that actors should use imagination for a play since an actor's personal feelings might get in the way of the performance. However it is up to the actor to decide for themselves which acting method works for them.
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Based on the Article ,"Battling Acting Teachers", by Larry Moss the controversey between two different methods emerged. The first method is the magic "if" method. tHe second method is the affective memory or "The Method". In my opinon the most effective method is the memory method. I think its better because it allows you to simply put your self into the character. You begain to imagine what you think the charter will do and how they will move. This idea was shown by Lee Strasberg.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss, I don't think there is one great technique that everyone should use, it depends on the person. Method acting which was created by Lee Strasberg is needed when a performance requires intense emotions. Actors can use their own personal experiences with sense memory. Another great way of acting is Stella Adler's . She believed in focusing on the ideas contained in the script. This is helpful because you emphasize the physical action in the scene and the actor's imagination which I think helps you get a sense of surroundings.Basically, I believe that both techniques are great for actors,but I think that it depends on the person mostly.
ReplyDeleteBased on the article “Battling Acting Teacher”, there are many types of ways for people to learn how to act. Based on the article I think that the most effective way to act is u the acting technique. I think that using your imagination allows u to do anything you want. In agreement with Stella Adler I think that using method acting is sick. It makes you think about those hurtful times in life just to get you to cry. I think that using your imagination can help you convey the same type of emotion. I don’t think its fair for actors to go through pain just to get emotion out. Using your imagination can help you become a better actor allows you to push yourself to become the character you want to be.
ReplyDeleteIn the article,battling acting teachers it specifically identify the method acting which dealt with relaxing and breathing the muscles.This later triggered emotion memory , which you were bringng out real feelings that character was experiencing in the scene. Based on this, it connects to the monologue i was doing today because it was about a 15 year old girl dealing with the hardship of her mother dying. in this case it was alot of misery and depression therefore i had to be in the character shoes and show that emotion by acting as if i was crying. jasmine crovador (NKIRU)
ReplyDeleteone last thing the expression n the face when displatying the character dealswith the circumstances of where the place is taking place. Basically just think ofhowyou would react in a scary place compared to a amusement park .
DeleteBased on the article "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss, I think that the best acting tool depends on the actors preference. Lee Strasberg method is for actors who wants to be the character they are protraying. Affective memory allows for the actor to go deep within their emotions and come up with something great. It takes a strong enough actor to do such technique. Stella Adler method is for actors with wide imaginations. You have to be able to go deep and imagine things for your characters. There are multiple other ways of acting but the method used all depends on the actors preference.
ReplyDeleteBased on our reading the best acting technique is The Method by Lee Strasberg. This allows one to actually connect to their character. This makes you have to strive for a deeper meaning and to find yourself in the character your protraying. In my monologue I didn't really know how I would connect my character who's mom had cancer to my life being that my mother doesnt have cancer. So instead I had to think deeper and although my mom doesn't have cancer my grandmother does. So I practiced my monologue like i was talking to my grandmother which helped me find the emotion and make it seen real like my monologue was really what I was faced with in my life.
ReplyDeleteBased on the article "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss, I believe that the best technique is affective memory. Having the ability to memorize your script allows you to better get into your character. I realized that while performing my monologue. I knew my lines but i was caught up in the time. If i would have had more time to clarify my lines i would have produced a better performance. Affective memory is the best way to book a job and get the job done perfectly. I need more practice with this skill.
ReplyDeleteBased on the article "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss, I believe that the best technique is The Method by lee Strasburg. Even though it is "extreme" and can cause death as shown through Keith Ledger, The Joker, it allows you to actually get into character. You are actually living the life of the character which means that the character is actually you. This demonstration of putting the character in to your body allows you to put on a great performance for the audience.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading 'Battling Acting Teachers' I believe best acting technique is the affective memory by Lee Strasburg because characters need to portray an effective emotion in order to make the scene come to life and be realistic to the audience. The whole point of a play and acting is to make the audience feel what you are feeling.Portraying an emotion playing someone else is difficult when trying to find an emotion on thr spot. You need to find somthing thay makes you happy or sad or angry. That emotion needs to come from within you as you bring the secen to life. Stella Adler disagrees and believes that an actor is making the scene too personal and putting thier own experiences into the play and it drives away from the meaning. She believes that physical action should be a method into finding an emotion. Yet, acting comes from within so you need personal experiences in order to successfully play another character.
ReplyDeleteBased on the article “Battling Acting Teachers” by Larry Moss, I believe that the Method would be the best method for me. It helps me become the character. It seems better because when I actually act, I won’t have to get into character, because I am the character. I would just have to be the character within myself. I felt sort of disconnected to the character I played in the monologue, so the next time, I would have to work on something I could relate to better. It actually was too much of an easy role for me to take on, so for the next monologue, I need to create more a challenge for myself to become. Some may dislike the method, but like the author said, their way shouldn’t be seen as the only way. I also support the affective memory tool. It can bring up true emotions from personal experiences, and it could help me act better. Therefore, I could become the character before I begin to act, and I can use my personal experiences to add fuel to my acting skills. The imagination aspect is extremely important as well. Imagination helps with gestures, facial expressions, body language, etc. It also helps a lot in improve. I can definitely use my imagination to create a scene that’s vibrant with color and emotion. Acting must be done truthfully, and the imagination brings out the truth in the scene. With my imagination, the Method, and the affective memory tool, I can become a much better actor.
ReplyDeleteOn this idea of which method is better , I think that Lee Strasberg method was better. This is because he allows the actors to get to the deeper meaning. With them being able to use personal feeling, there will be more emotion behind the words. Even though it makes them think of something personal , it allows them to have a self connection. The bad affect of this is that it may bring up a bad memory that some actors don't never want to think about again. But experience like these make people a better act making his method stronger and better to use.
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ReplyDeleteThe affect of memorizing can take an individual far in performing theatre. Once you memorize your line and script you are able to do plenty of things that add to your performance. You’re able to actually become more like the character within their emotions and how they feel about a certain scene. Once you become the character your own emotions can be used to better your character which we all know as tactics. Many roles may require different aspects, so by applying all that you have you are able to become more imaginative and creative without using anything extra but what you already have. Also by learning to memorize that’s when you will be able to add emphasis to your words which we know as the five P’s. I believe that memorizing is the key to ones performance because it is professional than basically” reading off of a paper”. Teachers such as Strasberg and Stella Adler teach us that you don’t have to necessarily be an actor to act. It’s all about the person and what they have to give based on what they have to become a great actor. One’s own life experience and imagination are the useful tools to becoming the actor they wish to be. Being able to apply your own life to the script will better help you to act on it. If you don’t have the tools of memory, imagination, and creativity then you are considered not having what it takes to become a great actor.
After reading the short reading, Battling Acting Teachers, I agree with Strasburg. The method acting is better because it causes actors to dig deep and try their best to be someone they're not, the character. His method may he alittle over done or extreme, but it helps actors give what the audience want. However, I do somewhat agree with Stella Adler that one using their own emotions to push themselves can be ridiculous. Actors should use their physical properties, but emotion is very important in acting, which is why I agree with Lee Strasburg.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers"I believe the best acting tecnique is the the affective memoery. This is because to be able to perform a play one must know the lines completey. because if they dont they will not perform well and will be studering alot instaed of worring about adding emotion and projection. like for example with some of the monologues i seen today people who were unprepared with their lines did a terrible job becasue they were to worrireed on what they were going to say next instead of actually getting into character. this showed me that memorization is key.
ReplyDeleteOn the matter of which method of acting to use, I believe that people should use both. Actors should use both because there are plays where actors have not been in the situation their characters have been in. When this occurs, an actor must be able to imagine what the character must feel and behave like. For example, the spring musical is Sweeney Todd. The actor who plays Sweeney Todd will not be a murderer and own a barbershop. The actor will have to imagine being in Sweeney Todd's shoes to portray this story.This is what Stella Adler was teaching her students. Lee Strausberg taught his students to use the affective method. This method requires actors to recall intensely emotional experiences to stir up emotions. This is helpful for actors who have been through similar situations as their character. In The Piano Lesson, there is a brother and sister fighting over a piano that was in their family for a very long time. An actor could have actually experienced this and use emotions from this experience to portray thier character. It is wise for an actor to use both because an actor cannot always know what emotions the character will feel, and the actor might not always be able to imagine the character.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss the best acting technique is memorization. This is because to be able to perform, one you must know your lines and make no mistakes. This is a task that is not easy, it takes time, commitment and determination to master this technique. This is something that i struggle with at times. recently our monlouges i wasn't fully prepared because i didn't put in as much effort as i should have from the beginning. From the monlougues i saw Monday from my peers maybe me wonder how i shouldn't be when i go up there. For example, being unprepared for an audition you mines well just not audition because it makes no point. how can you expect to get the role when you barley know your lines to audition. This reading showed me that memorization is a key aspect in becoming a good actor.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battling Acting Teachers", I believe the best technique is the Affecitive Memomory Exercise. This is where one can recall from past experiences what happens in the scene. This is where one can also make up details from the scene. It will allow the show to go so much better if the actors are able to do what they have to do. This would be very beneficial in alot of ways. It would be very beneficial because you will be able to use gestures to express your emotion. Since you are actually feeling it and have experienced it before, then you will have no problem getting into character. This is also what happens in theatre class because we have to get into character but it makes it much easier if we were to know what has happened.I am a very funny and dramatic person so it will enhance my skills if I'm able to relate to the scene. It will also make my performance better because you will have a clear understanding. I have been through alot in my life, so I feel that it is much easier for me to relate to many scenes. This is what I used in my performance most of the time in Theatre.
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As stated in the reading i think that both options are very useful to actors. when acting people use different methods to get their feelings out and expressed. they become more aware of what the character is supposed to feel. in the last reading that we have read that acting happens in many different ways using different tools to help on to become more successful.
ReplyDeletebased on class experience and reflection i think that both methods would be very helpful and the tools used by the characters help us as actors to become someone better
With the choices of using Emotion Memory used by Strasberg and the techinque used by Stella I would rather use Stella's. Drawing up emotion from past events can be dangorous to the actor depending on the role they are trying to get into. Stella saw this problem and thought this could be harmful. One should not be in character to the point that their character is all they know of. Although it is good to be able to relate to one's character, one should not cross the fine line of being a character and actually living as if they were the character. Stella understood this and did otherwise which is what I would do if I was in such a situation. Overall this is my take away from Battling Acting Teachers
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ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" there are a couple methods that allow you to develop more as an actor. In my opinion the memory is a much better method when acting. This allows you to connecting more with the character in your scene and almost become him/her. You are able to get in touch with your own emotions and portray them in your acting. Although this is the best method for me i can't speak for other actors. It's really about what you feel most comfortable with doing; what works better for you, not me. However i would recommend the memory method because remembering a past event in your life allows you to connect more with your scene to a point where its not just a scene anymore it almost becomes like your living in that past events. This makes your acting seem realistic. After all, "acting is the reality o doing."
ReplyDeleteBased on the “Battling Acting Teachers” by Larry Moss, there are different acting techniques that can help young actors, but I believe the best acting method is the magic “If” because it allows the actor to step out of who they are and express another character. I disagree with the method because I don’t believe it makes the actor step out of character if they relate to it. The actor wouldn’t be putting themselves in their character’s shoes, which won’t help the actor become any better. A great actor can become someone else without having to relating to the character they are portraying situation.
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After analyzing the conflict between Method Acting and using the Imagination, to me It is important to merge both techniques. This is because when trying to perform a scene to its full extent, you need to make it believable as well as honest. The believableness arrives from the imagination. When the imagination is used, creativity allows you to go to far places with the scene. This draws in the audience and the entertainment or connection between you and the audience allows them to actually believe what you are performing. Also, the honesty goes along with Method use. Recalling a past emotion will allow the actor's actions to send the full message by relating tot he character more. Even if this is a focus on yourself during the scene, you play the better role of your character. I strongly see the importance of both aspects of acting because during my monologue, I thought of a sad time in my life and it made me actually cry on stage. Also, i used to imagination to set myself up as the character and spoke in a gloomy tone even if I wasn't feeling gloomy, just so the audience would be drawn in and believe me.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" by Larry Moss,there are multiple types of acting techniques that a young actor can use, I think the best and strongest method is memorization. Memorization is a stronger technique because if an actor doesn't know his or her lines it takes the meaning out of the play because a play wouldn't look right if all the actors perform with the script in their hand.Recalling my rehearsals with my monologue partner it was quite difficult because neither of us knew what to look for in each other performance besides use of props,and memorization of lines.
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DeleteThis is great feedback on your monologue rehearsal with your partner. I will be sending out a scene rubric asap (on this blog) so all of you will know what I expect in late January.
I wanted to point out that Memorization is not an acting technique. It is an acting skill. Techniques menitoned in the reading are the following: Magic If, Emotinal Memory, The Method.
looking at the conflicting views between the method and imagination I believe that imagination is the better option. imagination helps the character do what they need to do to portray their role. imagination will let the actor picture their scene before hand to figure out how they want to show their audience when they act out their role. the method doesn't work on everyone but everyone does have an active imagination that will help them view their job and character as an everyday person. therefore showing imagination as the best option.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battling Acting Teachers", I believe Stella Adler's method is most effective. Imagination allows the actor to become anyone they want. It allows them to embrace character's emotions that they don't feel on a day to day basis. Imagination also allows the actor to be truthful on stage. The emotions their character embodies will be played out on the stage with realism. I also believe Sanford Meisner's technique is effective because it allows the actor to understand and live what the character is feeling. His technique allows the actors to "live truthfully in imaginary circumstances." The actions done on stage should be understand fully in order to make the audience believe the play.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battle Acting Teachers", I believe that the best acting method will be the Method acting. This is beacuse when you are the character, you need to show how the character is really feeling. The actor or actress needs to really protray what the character's demeanor is. If a character is about to commit muder than the actor should get in the mindset of a killer. To get the best acting out of an actor or actress I believe that the best method would be Method acting.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battle Acting Teachers", I believe the best meathod of acting would be meathod acting. It is the most realistic and emotionally based form of acting. The thing about this other technique is that you dont grow as close. Although this mwathod of acting could be psychologically damaging to the subject, it gives the audience its full power and meaning. Now it is important to create the barrier to not lose yourself. In the end this is the most Real meathod of acting. The audience sees the character as he or she would in real life.
ReplyDeleteAfter Reading "Battle Acting Teachers",I believe that it would be best to practice meathod acting. Considering the fact that it has to do with connecting myself to the character at the most synthetic basis possible, it would be a great experience for me in the end. It would also help me control my emotions so I can make the character actually Sam. It would help most definitely actually and i can work on controlling my concience as well. This is considered a dangerous meathod of acting so I have to draw the line sometimes to where im willing to take my character. Am I going to apply personality of myself and am I going to lose myself to this character. In the end I cant because of the fact that the acting class and career in general entails me taking on multiple roles. Im becoming more of a story teller taking a leap of faith into this great abis. In the end when I take this route I need to keep in mind who I was and who I am right now.
ReplyDeleteAfter the reading i think the best method is .ethod acting. This allows one to fully understand what and why the character is doing what he/she is doing. One can get to know how the character is and be able to dig deeper and actually be the character and portray it well. They can feel what the character felt at that moment.
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DeleteI think that the best method of acting is the "magic if ". Even though it led others into deep turmoil, it helps you leave your life and inter a new one. its like starting over as a new person with a new identity. with the "magic if" you fell the character. Emotionally , physically , and mentally. you are that person. I think that the only downfall to this method is losing who you are. But sometimes you lose yourself in order to possibly find the person that you were supposed to be in the beginning. So with that, it would help me understand my character a little more as a person who is always questioned about everything that they go and how they became as sarcastic as they are. In the end, diving into the character is what helps you know the character and understand the character even more, which i why "magic if" is the best method of acting.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battle Acting Teachers", the best method is Method Acting in my opinion. This is because you get to learn the character and put more if yourself into your acting. In method acting, you are becoming the character. Method Acting most closely allows you to get to know the character. Other methods of acting are good, butnot as good. If you don't get to know your character, you will never be able to play the role well. When you have a role, you aren't yourself anymore. You are that character in your body.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Battling Acting Teachers" I believe that the best startegy would be the affective memory. It would have to be the affective memory just because you have to use personal experience to get in touch with your emotions. By getting in touch with your emotions you then began to understand your character more. using your emotions to portray a character is the realest that it can get because it comes from within. Therefore affective memory is the best method because it doesnt just let you understand the character it allows you to understand yourself maaking acting even more real.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battling Acting Teachers",I agree with Stella Adler's approach. She emphasized using the physical action in of a scene and the actor's imagination. It has to do with recognizing the big idea. I see this as the best method because in theater class we use G.O.T.E. This means recognizing the character's goals and obstacles. A character's G.O.T.E may not be common to an actor, so using personal emotions and experiences would not be the best option. That is why imagination is so important. Imagination can help actors get into unfamiliar roles.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battling Actors Teachers," I believe that Steller Adler has the best approach. She believes that using a method would make an actor a better character. Being able to attempt to make the actor's life similar to their character's would put them into a different perspective. Having a better attraction to the character would help them have a realization of their scene and be able to relate. A lot of emotion has to be shown to have a good performance. Using tactics would make it easier to be to portray a better performance.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "Batteling Acting Teachers" I believe that the acting style/method is based on the actor. Each style or method has its beneifits & drawbacks. To convey the most emotion to the audience, it should be the actor's decision what acting style they want to use. There is no right answer to this question , as long as the actions taken conver the character's correct purpose to the audience.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "Battling Acting Teachers", I see how actors have a variety of choices when it comes to selecting and acting style or method. Each style has its negatives and positives. Usually more positives.I like Meisner's acting style because it teaches you how to react to the moment and rely on instincts. I think it's great for scene study and especially if the other person in the scene is a great actor. This form of acting is especially helpful if one makes a mistake during their performance. They can let their character take over them in the moment.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading "battling actng teachers",i believe that the acting method depends on the actor's approach t each script. When a actor reads their scripts, ach one has different ways to memorize or finalize their lines. some actors follow different peoples' theories like stella's and others to start themselves off, but then most ctors i think create their own. The only thing the actors make sure of is that their method connect to the play's purpose.
ReplyDeleteBased on this reading I believe that the most effective method is the Affective memory developed by Strasberg. This is the most effective method because it allows you to be a better actor and establish your character in the scene and play. A person will able to effectively be your character by bringing up your emotions from a personal experience. This helps because it is real and the audience won't be seeing a fake moment in a play. Everything they see as an audience will be authentic. Also you as an actor will feel more like the character and give a 100% to the scene.
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Upon reading "Battling Acting Teachers" I believe the best method would be the effective memory method. This could aid the actor in many ways such as strengthening the actor's portrayal of the character. If the actor believes or at least can relate to the role they are playing then the audience will begin to believe too. Also it is an easier method because whether its a lead role in Romeo and Juliet or a waiter with one line throughout the entire play one could still relate to these moments. The effective memory method simply requires deep reflection for an actor to say, "Hey I remember seeing this!" So the keys to effective memory method is reflection & dedication.
ReplyDeleteThe better method would be affective memory . This is also known as method acting . In order for this method to work , one mist recall a personal memory to provoke emotions . Along with recalling your experience you must recall the scenery details as well . Stella believes that Stratsberg has done damage to the theater by introducing methods acting . But , had there been no method acting , their be no Joker . Heath Ledger used method acting and played that character as if he were really him . So , Lee helped for theater to advance .
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