What Is An Acting Workshop?

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00:00What is an acting workshop?

00:03An acting workshop is a class in which actors can work on improving their skills, usually

00:08under the direction of one or more people who provide coaching for the people in the

00:12workshop.

00:14The art of acting has something in common with the arts of dance and music.

00:19All of these forms of art rely just as much on muscle memory and rehearsal as they do

00:24on raw talent or technique.

00:27For actors, one of the best ways to strengthen their performance muscles is through acting

00:32workshops.

00:34An acting workshop is to an actor what a rehearsal studio is to a musician or dancer.

00:40It's the bridge between theory and performance.

00:46Improves skills These workshops usually are staffed by professionals

00:50in the acting world, and they might be coaches, directors, or actors themselves.

00:57Different aspects of acting are covered during organized session times.

01:02Some students might want to learn more about a topic such as stage combat, and others might

01:07seek advice on vocal projection or script interpretation.

01:11During an acting workshop, informal groups often work on improvisational skills or even

01:17psychological issues that can hinder a performance.

01:22Making Contacts In major markets such as Los Angeles, New

01:27York, London, and Chicago, attending acting workshops is practically a requirement for

01:33serious actors and actresses.

01:36Breaking into the acting profession has never been easy, so many struggling performers take

01:41advantage of any edge they can get.

01:44Enrolling in a respected acting workshop can introduce a fledgling actor to some established

01:49professionals in the business.

01:51An acting workshop often features classes on the technical and political sides of the

01:56acting business as well, giving students a more realistic portrait of the craft that

02:00they are trying to pursue.

02:03Career Investment An acting workshop is often viewed by an actor

02:07as an investment in himself or herself, as well as a chance to learn stagecraft in a

02:12professional setting.

02:15Performing in smaller productions, such as those found at community theaters, does not

02:19always provide enough experience and training to allow an actor to succeed in professional

02:24auditions.

02:25An acting workshop can help an actor polish a monologue or improve diction and delivery.

02:31The instructor might also be a casting director, so his or her advice can prove very valuable.

02:37Without the extra training provided by an acting workshop, many would-be actors find

02:42themselves unable to compete with more experienced actors during the all-important audition process.

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