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Could you please give us an example of naturalism in contemporary theater - a play or film? I'm still not understanding this difference between this and realism. One famous playwright in particular swore that her drama was in no way naturalistic. She considered herself a realist. I see no difference. It was both. So today I am reading that naturalism is an extension of realism. The line is not very clear to me at all. It's rather frustrating. Please name a film or play that is considered naturalistic. Perhaps some of us will understand better if we see for ourselves.
But what if you're acting with "bad" actors? Who are incapable of expressing them self that well yet, because they're beginners . Keeping in mind how my co actor acts using your techniques ,where it mainly depends on focusing on your co actor's expression etc., may not be that effective or work that well . Does anyone have some tip/advice ? Thank you in advance.
Do NOT focus on trying to express the correct emotion. Instead, put your focus outward. ask yourself: 1. who am I talking to? 2. What do I see in them? “They are ___” (kind, embarrassed, angry at me, etc…) 3. How do I want to affect them? (What emotion do I want to guide them to?) Now, in the scene: 1. Listen to what they are actually saying, and really watch their behaviour. 2. Let their words and actions affect me. Remember that the answer to these questions will change throughout the scene as the conversation, relationship and emotions change.
I genuinely thought the title was referring to Declan Donnelly, from Ant and Dec 😂 I mostly clicked to see what that was all about, but I really learned something
Great video, I’m just about to make my way to my morning acting class. It’s my second one ever and I’m enjoying it and would like to see where it could go 🤞🏽 I’m very grateful for like videos like this
Kiera I love your videos. Love this technique. It’s similar to meisner. I Was wondering if you have a video about certain techniques for acting in scenes alone where there’s no monologues; simply driving to work, watching TV, getting home from work, etc. for example, I know that Utah Hagen talks about certain inner objects to identify beforehand.
Many thanks Keira, your uncomfortable choices about the target are very useful. Believe it or not; I have started my acting career at the age of sixty but very enthusiast to learn. Best regards from Egypt.
This is a brilliant reframe. I as the actor want to cry to show off my acting skills 😎 but my character NEVER wants to cry! I actually used your teaching last night in a deathbed scene that really really helped!! Thank you Keira!
High quality coaching - extremely helpful with each technique or approach broken down into deep insights on the craft - this is the most layered, nuanced acting programme on RU-vid by far 👏
I'm natural emotional person but I always act normal. After being in public speaking competition, I understood how much showing my emotions is imporntant Edit: The thing is I'm emotional but don't know how to express it but this video really helps me❤
Dear Keira, Your approach is very realistic, as you are letting the emotions flow naturally, based on the other actor/actress emotions, which will give life to the whole scene, making it more natural and true. Many thanks from Egypt.
Im playing a very wordy character right now and my throat consistently hurts. It quite scary, so i really wanna figure it out. Thank you for this video!
You always give great advice 👏 ^^ Vocal range and diction are often overlooked. I currently think being present and focused is a big component of acting. Power of not being distracted on useless thoughts. Ability to focus on 5 senses being present in the moment and range of imagination evokes a response emotionally physically. Less is more. Also trauma release so the emotionally wounded parts of oneself doesn't have an emotional block. Subconscious emotional trauma blocks certain emotions to be expressed for fear of embarrassment. Your ego protecting yourself from past embarrassment can hinder emotional depth and range. It is just my opinion
I struggle with the whole “cry on cue” thing. I find this harder on screen than stage. On stage you’ve got time to work up to the moment (“the moment before” is usually lived through first). However, often times on screen you’re just asked to be in a teary mess from “action”. In the examples you’ve given, the actor is able to work off the actions and dialogue of their scene partner, but what if there is no scene partner in the scene? What if the character is just in her private space processing the grief of something that happened that day eg. A funeral. How do you use this technique then? Haha - questions from a struggling working actor (glad to be working tho! Haha)- I actually have been given such a scene and the shoot is in two weeks! Thanks!
I'm not really sure which emotion I'm good but one thing's for sure I'm ready to try acting emotionally again. I find it hard to cry or do certain scenes that don't feel like me but now I can be more confident in how I act because of the lesson. Thank you so much 🙏
