Do you have any acting tips?

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Do you have any acting tips!?

I am an actress and I know some people have certain techniques like face stretches or w/e but what is your favorite technique that works really well!?!!?!

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Depends on what you mean by technique!. I am thinking you mean preparing to perform!. If that's the case, I would say stretching, (especially your abs) will help you keep the nerves at bay!. If you are nervous and tense, getting up on stage to perform can be a very non relaxing thing! You can forget lines and blocking by being nervous!. Learning how to breath and stretching helps you use your instrument (your body) better!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't believe in exercises nor in techniques!. Acting is a natural, inborn ability that should be kept natural!. The best way to improve your acting is to be in lots and lots of plays and films!. when you use a technique your are "acting" and today's actor do not "act" they react!. For stage acting tips read a book called Rehearsal by Miriam Franklin!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I have taught acting for 50 years!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Technique!? I personally favor Meisner's repetition exercises for strengthening moment to moment focus, as well as Chekov's [Well, Strasberg's] emotional gesture exercise!. I think you are referring to warm-up exercises, if so, I would recommend the speech textbook "Speak With Distinction!." Plenty of speech and breath warm ups which have a beautiful way of focusing the spirit!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

well if your taking theatre, i can help
never upstage anyone
dont talk to anyone backstage nad stay in character no matter waht
if you are given a character explrore it, and find out about it, make up thier birthday and get into it you know
you need to BECOME that person literally, when you are at home practice your lines in the mirror
idk what you said about the face stretches but whatever
and yeah thats pretty much it, you most of all need talent and a naturality on stageWww@QuestionHome@Com

my favourite technique is act like if it was trueWww@QuestionHome@Com