Originally Posted by
Silox
Well I just need to know the basics, I'm a complete beginner. I'm taking an acting elective for my high school. We get into groups get some scripts and then act in front of the class and perform them. As of now I just read it with fake emotion and "indicate" the whole thing. I find it hard to really get into the characters thoughts and their motivation and all that stuff. I'm so focused about just reading the script that I can't really worry about what is actually going on in the scene. Basically, I just want to know some good techniques. Like, what process do you go through once you get a script in your hands?
Also, another completely un-related question. I feel like theatre acting is much different than screen acting. I feel like in theatre you kind of are indicating the whole time because everything needs to be exaggerated for everyone in the crowd to know what's going on since they can't read the subtle emotions in your face. I know that actors need a lot of experience in theatre before they can go in to film, but I just curious if it's a whole diffrent experience or if it's hard to transition.