Acting
for television and acting for theatre both include many of the same techniques, however
they do not share the same style of production. A shared procedure is the technique of
discovering one’s character. Costumes
for both screen and stage should be time accurate. A director and a script are both necessary to
any successful production. On stage, the
performer’s makeup must be heavy while on screen makeup is applied as desired
for each performer. Screen acting is
harsh on imperfect people whereas stage allows the performer to be imperfect in
appearance. The speed at which an actor
speaks at is determined by if they are performing for the screen or the
stage. An actor who performs on stage
must memorize his script while an actor performing for screen is unfamiliar
with his script because he can receive prompts and lines as he performs. Acting for screen is much easier than acting
for stage.
The realism of screen and stage performances is determined
by the commitment of the actor, the accuracy of the costumes the performer
wears, the quality of the script and the experience of the director. Every actor, no matter what style he is
performing in must discover the character he is portraying. He should study the time period and know
what his character’s life would have been like.
The
accuracy of the performance is also determined by the truthfulness of
costuming. Costumes for both screen and
stage should be quality and realistic.
Time accurate shoes are vital to any performance. Successful productions are impossible without
a skilled director and a well-written script.
A fitting script showcases the talents of professional performers, no
matter what style of production.
Experienced directors are capable of polishing any production to
perfection.
The
appearance required of an actor differs from screen to stage. Screen requires perfection because the camera
is in your face, and up close to the performer.
If the actor is flawed it will be very visible to the audience. Stage allows actors to have flaws. If an actor is disabled, scared or
over-weight stage is easier on them because the audience is far away. On stage an actor’s hair must be time
accurate, while screen often allows contemporary hair in productions set in the
past. When performing for screen, an
actor’s makeup is applied lightly or as the director desires. If an actor is performing on stage, heavy
makeup is absolutely necessary because of the stage lights.
The
speed an actor delivers his lines with, the time in which the audience watches
the piece and the familiarity the actor has with his script are all variables
between Stage and Screen. On screen the actor
speaks at the speed they speak in real life.
Stage actors should speak at a very slow, lethargic speed. The audience watching a movie is watching
actors performing in the past while the audience watching a theatre performance
is watching the actors work. Because the
audience will watch the show or movie in the future, screen actors may stop for
every mistake they make. Stage
performing is live and if an actor makes a mistake, they must act like it was
supposed to have happened, and keep moving.
The familiarity of the performer with his script depends on the style of
performing. A performer on screen is
unfamiliar with his script because it is new material. An actor on stage is very familiar with his
scripts because they are usually old, familiar material.
Every
actor, no matter what style of performer, should be familiar with his character
and should study it. Accurate costumes
make a quality production for both stage and screen. An experienced director is capable of
enhancing any style of production. For
stage and screen, well written scripts create a professional and satisfying
production. Light makeup is allowed in a
screen production; however heavy makeup is absolutely necessary to a stage
production. Imperfect people are not
welcomed on screen, nevertheless they can find a warm welcome on the
stage. An actor who perform
for screen is unfamiliar with his material while a stage actor must memorize
his scripts. Acting on stage shares some
techniques with acting on stage, though their styles are very different.
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This was a school assignment. I find that it's easier to write if your passionate about the subject, so acting. Personally I far prefer stage. Their's so much more room to create your character, and showcase your hard-work when your onstage. When you do screen you just have to do exactly what the director tells you. When you do stage acting you let the director see your work and then let the director critique it.
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