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ACTORUL INTRE ROL SI PERSONAJ
The Actor Between Role And Character

Author(s): Alexandru Vlad
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Universitatea de Teatru si Film »I.L. Caragiale« (UNATC)
Keywords: acting; actor; character; attention; focus; vulnerable; shame; true/false; "I am"

Summary/Abstract: It is extremely important for an actor to be able to see through his character’s eyes. This does not mean that the actor will feel the pain or the joy that his character is feeling – since those are the character’s feelings – but in this manner the actor will be able to play his part without having to think if he is sincere or fake. For this to happen, the artist must let himself be vulnerable at all times and, in order to be vulnerable, he must react as natural as possible to everything that happens to him on stage. Only when filled with shame or fear the actor stops being true to his art. That being the case, his attention vanishes and the only thing left for the audience to see will be the empty shell of his character. This must be avoided by all means.

  • Issue Year: 7/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 100 - 107
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Romanian