Acting – Bringing a story to life
Imagine you're watching a movie, and you see the scene where the protagonist finally confesses their love to the heroine. There's that moment of tension before they say "I love you," while they pause to take in her reaction. That's when it happens: your heart starts pumping and your breathing quickens, and all you can think about is what would it be like if that were real?
That sensation is known as dread, a feeling which can come very easily in an acting scenario where someone has to play their character with nuance — one that makes them really feel something. Dread is actually a combination of feelings, such as surprise and fear, with one's senses, emotions and beliefs all being set into motion all at once. As an actor experiences dread, they become more invested in what they're doing since it's so real to them.
That's the gist of what we learned during our class on acting through the art of storytelling. The class was taught by actor/director Nicolas Bary and actress/teacher Emily Gray who wanted to show us that behind every word of dialogue is a thought process, and even just one thought can change everything.
I've always felt that people had a story to tell, but most didn't know how to communicate it. I think part of that is because most of us lead such busy lives — work and school, our friends and family, our hobbies. When we're not paying attention to being open about who we are, we can lose ourselves in all these different ways. We forget about being able to connect with others and lose sight of who we really are as people.
For instance, take a look at all the things we've given up for the sake of controlling our moods: TV time, social media time and even sleep time. Most of us have checked our smartphones the minute we wake up in the morning. We become victims to these distractions, and we don't even know it.
I've realized that acting is a great way to bring out my true emotions in a safe environment since it's just me and my scene partner. I can really relax and be myself around them, since I don't really care what they think about me (although afterward I'll always ask for their honest opinion).
Once I'm actually performing, there's no turning back. While I've been running the lines over in my head, I know exactly what emotion each line of dialogue means, because it's all linked to one another. That's why I think it's extremely important to be aware of yourself and who you are when you're acting. Otherwise, it'll just be a show.
I think part of what makes acting awesome is that it can bring out our emotions if we let it. We may not be able to control our feelings all the time, but there are ways we can express them. When we do, we take back some control over ourselves and really feel alive.
I know that acting is a way for me to share a part of myself with others who might not have been able to get close to me otherwise. It's a great way to speak truths, and I think more people should feel free to express themselves and find their story.
(Ian Rosenberg is a student in the Orange County School of the Arts' High School program)
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Next time you watch TV or go to the movies, pay attention to what your body is telling you. Do you feel your heart beating faster? Do you fear for the outcome? Does it make you cry? If so, why? It's because we're human – we can relate! The writers who write your favorite shows and movies want you do react that way. They want their stories to tell something deeper about life while entertaining us at the same time. You see, people relate to a character's feelings and reactions because they can feel what that character is feeling. That, my friends, is acting!
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I've always felt that people had a story to tell, but most didn't know how to communicate it.
I think part of that is because most of us lead such busy lives — work and school, our friends and family, our hobbies. When we're not paying attention to being open about who we are, we can lose ourselves in all these different ways. We forget about being able to connect with others and lose sight of who we really are as people.
For instance, take a look at all the things we've given up for the sake of controlling our moods: TV time, social media time and even sleep time. Most of us have checked our smartphones the minute we wake up in the morning. We become victims to these distractions, and we don't even know it.
I've realized that acting is a great way to bring out my true emotions in a safe environment since it's just me and my scene partner. I can really relax and be myself around them, since I don't really care what they think about me (although afterward I'll always ask for their honest opinion).
I think part of what makes acting awesome is that it can bring out our emotions if we let it. We may not be able to control our feelings all the time, but there are ways we can express them. When we do, we take back some control over ourselves and really feel alive.
Conclusion: Acting is an art form that allows people to express themselves in many ways.
Source: I studied the scripts for dozens of episodes of the show, and I talked to the actors about how they prepared for their roles.Story Plot: Although television shows are often set in a particular era, when you watch them you can still connect with the characters because they're dealing with issues that we all go through. We can relate to these characters because they're having real, human experiences despite their different dreams and personalities. We've all felt some kind of way about something, and we realize that others have too!Read it Here!www.rianarosa.