acting

the performance of a part or role in a drama serving temporarily especially as a substitute

"the acting president"

For legal meaning of acting, see Acting (law).''For the military sense, see Acting (rank).''Acting is the work of an actor, a person in theatre, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. From the Latin word ''agĕre'' meaning "to do", this is precisely what acting is. In acting, an actor suppresses or augments aspects of their personality in order to reveal the actions and motivations of the fictional charactercharacter for particular moments in time. The actor is said to be "assuming the role" of another, usually for the benefit of an audience, but also because it can bring one a sense of artistic satisfaction.Actors are generally expected to possess a number of skills, including good vocal projection, clarity of speech, physical expressiveness, the ability to analyze and understand dramatic text, and the ability to emulate or generate emotional and physical conditions. Well-rounded actors are often also skilled in singing, dancing, imitating dialects and Accent (language)accents, improvisational theatreimprovisation, observation and emulation, mime, stage combat, and performing classical texts such as William ShakespeareShakespeare. Many actors train at length in special programs or colleges to develop these skills, which have a wide range of different artistic philosophies and processes. Modern pioneers in the area of acting have included Konstantin Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, and Sanford MeisnerFor history and other detail, see actor.

See also -

Method acting

Theater_termsA list of theater terms

Suggested Reading -

''Letters to a Young Actor'' by Robert Brustein (Basic Books, 0465008062, 2005).

''Sanford Meisner on Acting'' by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell (Random House, 0394750594, 1987).

''An Actor Prepares'' by Konstantin Stanislavski, Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Routledge, 0878309837, 1989).

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Holdon Log
Software and Log Books for Performers
http://www.holdonlog.com/

Improv Playhouse
Improv Playhouse is a comprehensive, professional actor training organization that offers classes and instruction, corporate training and development, and event planning and entertainment. We also produce traditional theater and improv comedy performances for youth and adults.
http://www.improvplayhouse.com/

Cynthia Bain's Young Actor Studio
The best training for young actors in Los Angeles.
http://www.cynthiabain.com/

www.thebridge-ttc.org
The Bridge Theatre Training Company. Affordable, High Quality Actor Training. Based in London.
http://www.thebridge-ttc.org/

World Ocean Network
Caring for the Blue Planet, you can make a difference. The WORLD OCEAN NETWORK's mission: to inspire Public individual behaviour change and action for a more sustainable management of ocean resources.
http://www.worldoceannetwork.com/

Joanne Baron / D.W. Brown Studio
Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio, 310/451-3311. The Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio is a studio for the working actor. The Studio has also coached award-winning actors Halle Berry, Robin Wright Penn, Mariska Hargitay, Nicollette Sheridan, Patrick Dempsey and Julia Stiles, as well as award-winning directors Sam Raimi, Martha Coolidge and Tom Shadyac. The Studio offers intensive long and short-term study to professional working and pre-professional beginning actors, writers, directors, and producers. The Studio’s programs include Meisner training scene study, audition technique, cold reading, on-set coaching, private coaching, and Alexander Technique classes. Flexible schedules are available throughout the training to support the working and auditioning actor. Artistic Director Joanne Baron offers an advanced scene study Master Class twice a year. For over 35 years the Studio has continued the legacy of the extraordinary training that Sanford Meisner taught to the likes of Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Dianne Keaton and Robert DuVall. Admission to the Studio is by interview only.
http://www.baronbrown.com/

www.movieinstitute.com
The MOVIE INSTITUTE offers hands-on acting and moviemaking camps and workshops for teens and children that taught by experienced industry professionals. The summer camp offered, KAMP HOLLYWOOD (www.kamphollywood.com), is a unique day camp that offers youth and children a creative and fun learning experience on how to really make a movie. Both acting and production are covered and campers create, write, produce, direct and act in their own video short that is shown the last day in a film festival style screening.
http://www.movieinstitute.com/

Rice-Cafe
Rice-Cafe aims to be the voice for the Asian-Canadian arts community. By providing artists with the opportunity to showcase their work, and themselves, we hope to increase public awareness of the talent that exists within this community and in doing so, create new opportunities for Asian-Canadian artists.
http://www.rice-cafe.com/

Acting On The Web
Online monologue class by director Frank Cavestani with newsletter for casting calls and links to shopping and professional resources.
http://www.actingontheweb.com/

Acting Depot
A resource for beginning to advanced actors in the USA. Includes getting started, employment opportunities, trade publications, actor essentials and articles on the acting community.
http://www.actingdepot.com/

TheatrGROUP
St. Louis based Theatre Company with on-site method acting workshop recommended by Shelley Winters, Martin Landau, Ray Walston and Barry Primus.
http://www.theatrgroup.com/

ABWAG
Tiny Ron, an actor, created abwag based on teacher Don Richardson's feel, think, do technique in acting.
http://www.abwag.com/

Straightacting.com
Quiz to determine level of femininity. Offers club for straight acting men, chat, and personals.
http://www.straightacting.com/