the skill and courage to commit to a moment of truth....
ARE YOU SHY? Actors are often introverts, drawn to the thrill of trying on other lives, other personas. Being shy may mean you have spent years observing human behavior - a useful training for an actor. Do you have experience with depression? Does someone close to you live with a mental or physical challenge? Chances are, that's helped you develop empathy - another necessary skill.
“Find your mark, look the other fellow in the eye, and tell the truth.” James Cagney | “Acting is not a genteel profession. Actors used to be buried at a crossroads with a stake through the heart. These people’s performances so troubled the onlookers that they feared their ghosts. An awesome compliment.” David Mamet, True And False Do you have to bare your soul and open veins on stage or in front of the camera to be a great actor? No. Technique allows you to imitate real emotion. But it can be helpful to connect your acting to your real experience at times. Class work gives you a supportive atmosphere for exploration and risk taking - so when you get to an audition, you are prepared. Class also allows you to get feedback and work on specific problems that may be holding you back - voice, physical tics, nerves. ACTING CLASS IS AN INVESTMENT YOU MAKE IN YOURSELF.
"Acting and doing are the same. When you’re acting you’re doing something, but you have to learn
not to do it differently when you act it.” | A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY Some helpful, challenging, infuriating, inspiring books about acting. THE ACTOR'S WAY Benjamin Lloyd ACTING ONSTAGE AND OFF Richard Barton THE ART OF ACTING Stella Adler AUDITION Michale Shurtleff MICHAEL CAINE: ACTING IN FILM Michael Caine SANDFORD MEISNER ON ACTING Sandford Meisner, TRUE AND FALSE David Mamet |
A Testimonial
"Jayne gave me a lot insight into myself as an actor. She helped me see more clearly what my strengths and weakness are.
After I had attended the first "Acting Freedom" class I had an audition for a spot on HGTV. I applied one of Jayne's suggestions at the audition, and I landed the job! They even ended up using my ad lib in the commercial! What a privilege to be able to study with such a gifted actor and teacher! I can't wait to take another class! "
Gayle Greene