Acting Articles

1). Mallika Sherawat- Marriage Failure, Career Successful By : Javed Anwar
Mallika Sherawat is considered to be a youth icon in the Indian film industry. She has tremendous popularity as far as her looks are concerned. But acting is something which is not the first criterion to be a good female actor in India. They are mainly in the movies for ornamental purposes- to attract young people who form the major chunk of cinema-goers.
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2). Duet Acting Scripts - Write Your Own! By : David Silva
Duet acting scripts are difficult to find on the Internet. If you've done any poking around at all in search of one, you already know this. But there is an alternative. More important, it's an alternative that will not only help hone your acting skills, but also aid you in understanding your characters even better. The solution? Write your own duet acting scripts.
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3). Parents of Child Actors - Register A Domain Name FAST! By : trutter
Your child has done the hard part, breaking into show business, and the last thing on your mind as a parent is that somebody would try to use your child's newfound fame to their advantage. Your loss is their gain. I recommend registering your child's domain name as soon as your child a) works as a principal character in a TV show or film (has a credit on screen) or b) signs with an agent or manager.
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4). Yes, You Can Overcome Performance Anxiety In 24 Hours Or Less. Here Are 6 Things You Must Know First..... By : Randy Lubow-
People ask me all the time if they really can completely eliminate their performance anxiety( often referred to as stage fright, or fear of public speaking) and feel confident and in control when they have to express themselves in front of others such as: performing, giving a talk, a presentation or a public opinion at home, at work or in social situations.
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5). Acting - On The Job By : Michael Russell
Many people think that acting is all about glamour and living the good life. Maybe you get some fancy limo and a ton of other perks and that's all there is to it. Unfortunately, the real work of being an actor is not glamorous. There's actual work involved. Here is a typical day on the set of a major motion picture. You're up at about 5:30 in the morning.
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6). Acting – Bringing a story to life By : john
Since ancient times men and women have practised the art of acting- playing the role of a character in a story, for the entertainment of an audience. Why simply read a story when you can take part in it, playing the roles and turning it into a display of skill? Actors have found various mediums over the centuries, from voice acting on radio, theatre acting and cinema.
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7). Acting should be accessible to anyone who has drive and ambition! By : john
Acting schools are the perfect forum to enhance and embrace people who have what it takes to become an actor/actress. Many acting schools have differing programs that allows the student both choice and flexibility when choosing the class to suit their requirements.. Most acting schools run a one year program as standard. The hours tend to be 30 hours per week 5 days per week, with additional time allotted to evenings and weekends so that the student can learn their lines and/or rehearse for an action shoot.
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8). Meet Kate Bosworth: Superman Returns By : Niall Cinneide
There are few more iconic characters in American movie history as Lois Lane, Clark Kent’s sidekick at the Daily Planet, and Superman’s romantic interest. But 23 year old Kate Bosworth’s performance has earned her a number of excellent reviews in the role in the latest film in the Superman series – ‘Superman Returns’. Bosworth admits that she was unsure if any actor could pull of a convincing Superman/Clark Kent combination – she remembers the original film with great excitement.
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9). Acting - The Agent Interview By : Michael Russell
This can be quite a frightening question. Somebody is asking about you and you're confronted with such a broad and general opening line. How on Earth do you reply? When you finally get that all important interview with an agent, you want to be as prepared as you possibly can be. You've probably brought copies of your best headshot along with your resumé.
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10). Acting - The Casting Process By : Michael Russell
People who are just getting into the acting business have quite a few misconceptions about how the casting process works. The best way to illustrate this is with a hypothetical example giving a fictional show. Let's say the producers of a daytime soap called "Sullivan Street" have just gotten a script for one of next month's episodes. In this episode there is a new character by the name of "Tara.
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11). Rewards of Acting By : Michael Russell
Acting is one of the most rewarding and exciting things a person can do. A good actor can become anything he or she wants to be. Did you ever think about what it would be like being president of the United States of America or a homeless person begging for spare change? You can have the experience of being both, and still go home to your normal life.
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12). Types of Actors By : smgenie
All humans are actors to some extent. This sounds Shakespearean but it is very true. Many times we have done what we do not like and many times we begin to like what we are doing. We represent those very feelings on stage or before the camera in the form of characters. The person's who enact those characters are actors. The hero-actor in a play or a film is not always the protagonist though usually he is so.
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13). Acting - Handling Stardom By : Michael Russell
Well, here you are. You met with your agent, got the audition, got the part, made your first movie in a lead role, the movie is a huge success and you're an overnight success. Yes, it's unlikely, but it does happen. Just look at the cast of "Harry Potter." So, you're a star. What next? Unfortunately, not everyone can handle stardom. This has been sadly chronicled in the lives of such people as Freddie Prinze who took his life because he just couldn't handle the pressures of being a big star.
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14). Acting - Audition Tips By : Michael Russell
The fact is, auditions are a nerve wracking experience for actors. They'd rather have their eyebrows plucked. Unfortunately, they're an essential part of being an actor. So by following these steps you'll have the best chance of getting the part. In getting the audition in the first place, you or your agent are going to have to submit a photo and resume to the casting director.
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15). Meet Bryan Singer: Superman Returns By : Niall Cinneide
It must have been fate that Bryan Singer would direct the new film Superman Returns, the fifth in the series of Superman films. Singer loved the George Reeves Superman TV series when he was young, and was a huge fan of the Dick Donner-directed films from the 70s and 80s that starred Christopher Reeves as the Man of Steel. “I identify with Superman. I am adopted, I am an only child, and I love the idea that he comes from another world, that he's the ultimate immigrant.
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16). Acting - Have you got what it takes? By : john
Acting is a big industry. There are actors everywhere from the theatre to films, from TV to radio, and even on the street in the form of mime. Yet acting is not easy – in fact, like playing music, it is almost impossible to master. To be a good actor, you have to be able to get inside a character and literally live as them – to convince your audience, and, for a moment, even yourself, that the character is who you are.
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17). Acting - Getting Started By : Michael Russell
If you want to be an actor the first thing you have to understand is that everyone and their grandmother thinks they can act and wants to be an actor. The competition you will face will be monumental. With that in mind, here are some tips on what to do if you want to have a career as an actor. For starters, you must understand that there is no one way to become a successful actor.
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18). Acting Camps: Preparing Your Young Actor or Actress for Industry Success By : Mike Nelson
Helping your young acting hopeful prepare for a successful acting career can be an incredibly rewarding experience for the parent. All parents like seeing their children being creative, expressing themselves, and, most importantly, having fun. It should be stated, however, that forcing a child to participate in any pursuit they don't like is not just counterproductive but harmful to the child.
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19). Meet Brandon Routh: Superman Returns By : Niall Cinneide
When young Iowa-born actor Brandon Routh was cast by director Bryan Singer as Clark Kent and his alter-ego Superman in soon-to-be-released blockbuster Superman Returns, there was a fair degree of surprise in Hollywood. While Singer had suggested that he wanted an unknown actor to take Superman into the 21st century, few thought that he would opt for someone with no big screen experience, as Routh had previously only appeared in a number of TV shows such as Will & Grace.
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20). Superman: A Film Franchise By : Niall Cinneide
Superman Returns, the new film by Bryan Singer, is the fifth movie to tell the story of a simple young boy from another planet who falls to earth and grows up to be the Man of Steel, helping people and averting disasters that would end the world. Here is a quick look at the first four films, that were made in the 70s and 80s. Superman (1978) - The original film sees Christopher Reeve play Superman.
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21). Chinese Opera By : www.GoodOrient.com
Among the hundreds of forms of opera throughout China, Beijing Opera has the greatest influence and is therefore regarded as a national form. Beijing Opera is a comprehensive performing art that combines music, singing, dialogue, pantomime, acrobatics and martial arts. Hence an actor or actress in Peking Opera has to meet more requirements than that in other forms of performing art.
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22). What do they teach at Acting School? By : john
There are lots of different modules that are covered in Acting Schools, and to try and cover the in one article would be tough going. This article will attempt to give you an overview of some of the courses that one would expect if they enrolled into an Acting School: The Main tool besides their body of an actor is their voice. Therefore voices need to be trained so that they be heard, understood and even felt.
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23). Acting - Cold Reading By : Michael Russell
In regular theater an actor may prepare a monologue that he has spent many hours memorizing, for a part that he will also perform at every audition. He's spent a lot of time on this and has perfected his art and delivery. When going for an audition he is quite comfortable with his prepared lines. However, in a film or commercial audition the actor is expected to perform a script given to him that he has never seen before.
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24). Acting And Reality By : Michael Russell
People watch TV, go to movies or theater to be entertained. The truth is, everyday life can be rather mundane and boring. Imagine watching a film of somebody going through their typical day. You'd probably fall asleep before the first 10 minutes were up. The fact of the matter is, people's lives are dull, at least most people's. This brings us to the problem of entertainment, especially in the movie or TV business and most especially in the theater.
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25). Child Actors Need Parents Who Take Action By : trutter
With the success of such films as “Harry Potter,” “Spy Kids” and the “Chronicles of Narnia,” more and more youngsters are turning to their parents and asking if they can make movies like the kids they see on the screen. Becoming a child actor or actress is not something to be taken lightly, and there is a lot for the children - and their parents - to learn.
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