*NB: the following blog contains edited expletives. I tried to write it without any.. but I couldn’t.
What’s all this bullsh*t I keep hearing about “real” actors versus comedians/improvisers?
I am continually shocked by this odd separation within our community over who is really an actor and who is “just a comedian.” What’s really disconcerting is the amount of improvisers and comedians that brand themselves with this archaic label. I have heard friends who I hold in high esteem as performers condescend to themselves in a conversation about being an actor. It is completely ludicrous.
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2 comments:
Another great post, Angela.
Before even reading that, I always sensed that when people found something I'd done extremely funny when I was SO in the present, it was completely real to them.
Being trained as an actor with the Meisner technique at Maggie Flanigan studio among others, I've been considering UCB and am reading Outliers right this moment, so I love how you're on the money with your posts. One of the most useful 'Acting Tips' blogs out there.
Thanks again!
Thanks Alisa G!
That is great to hear. I'm so glad you're getting something out of the blog : )
Angela
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