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In August, Maggie Flanigan Studio was pleased to welcome Cherry Jones to our acting class as a guest speaker. Simplicity in acting was one of the topics she touched on. It took years to realize, but Ms. Jones soon discovered the importance of simplicity while sitting in a rehearsal room one day. It was almost like a light bulb went off in her head. I've known many actors whose acting coach has reminded them that they should go with the flow and accept the innate talents and skills they have. It can be frustrating to hear this repeated to you over and over, especially if you aren't sure how to take this advice and incorporate it into your career. A lack of simplicity is the most common reason for this type of advice. Don't Do More Than Necessary What is acting simplicity? It's the omission of the mundane. It means that you choose the character that you create. The majority of new actors often do more than is absolutely necessary. If you're struggling to create a character during acting class, you're probably over-acting. This can make your work seem forced and unappealing. Any playwright who is committed to their work has already visualized the personality that each character will possess. Each effect and its cause has already been predetermined. Reading each writer's work and finding the hidden clues within is a talent required of every quality actor. They can uncover those character traits and inner quirks of the character. In order to breathe life into their character, the actor requires both intuition as well as a combination of imagination and personal experience. Simplicity and passion are what make truly great actors. These are the real artists. Mastering Simplicity Means Knowing Your Fundamentals First You don't want to make the error of equating simplicity with laziness. Many television classes don't do right by their students. Instead of focusing on your skills, the average film acting teacher spends excessive amounts of time talking about tips and tricks for playing to the camera. Knowing the lines themselves and saying them on command is definitely not how simplicity in acting is defined. Now that you have a better idea of what simplicity is, how can you improve in this area? First, you'll want to find a professional acting studio where you can receive your training. Make sure you learn all of the basics you can while in acting class; work with the others in your scene, don't draw all of the attention to yourself, relax, and enjoy yourself. For more information on [http://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com/acting-coach/simplicity-in-acting/ Drama Acting Classes new york ny ], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL5mvc-niRE Acting Class new york ny ] and [https://twitter.com/meisneracting Drama Lessons new york ny ] you can contact us at: Maggie Flanigan Studio Inc 153 W 27th St #803 New York, NY 10001 (917) 606-0982
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