Jake Moss
Ms. Guarino
Acting 101
5/21/15
Acting class this year has taught me a lot about what it takes to be an actor. I was not too familiar with acting before I started the course, but I have learned about the skill it takes to become an actor.
Personally, I think my skills as an actor have improved over the semester. The in class projects were helpful in discovering new techniques. A goal that I set for myself was to try a little bit of everything, meaning different types of acting. From the silent movie, to the monologue, or to any piece of scene-work, we covered that ground.
I definitely met my goals in acting class this semester. I did not have a lot of expectations (to be honest) because I had never considered acting before. So, I set reasonable goals that I thought were attainable. I never thought about acting legitimately, but the class was actually a lot of fun.
I am most proud of the fact that I acted in front of anybody. I don't think I ever thought that was possible for me to do, but I didn't really have a choice. It was awkward at first, but then I started to feel more comfortable, to the point where it felt almost natural.
I could definitely work on my acting skills as a whole. I am still a newbie compared to people that practice this for sport. I should try to master the skills that it takes to be successful. What I learned this semester helped start the making of an actor, but to be good, I would have to practice my skills.
Overall, the biggest takeaway from this class is that acting is fun. I enjoyed performing alongside Amanda and John, and I learned who they were better as people. I am not sure that I would have gotten the opportunity to have them as friends if it weren't for this class. Just from watching them act, I learned about them as people. And I think that helps improve acting skills too. It was a good semester in Acting 101 this year.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
3 person scene reflection
So far, the three person scene seems like a success. Mindy, John, and I are well suited to play our characters and do so smoothly. We are comfortable with our lines and have good chemistry when playing off of each other. The lines were memorized fast so I think once we put the stage blocking in, our physical acting will be mastered quickly as well.
Our strengths include line memorization and good emphasis/ emotion. The emotions of the way the characters feel during the scene is apparent in that the lines are well rehearsed and we know how to say the lines well. I think we all understand our characters so it is easy for us to portray them. We each have an idea of what our character should sound like.
Our weaknesses are mainly blocking and choreography. We have not practiced performing in the full mindset of our characters as well as the physical gestures that go along with. It was definitely hard timing the scene and staging who and where. I think this can be cleaned up with more practice in the black box.
We can make it better by practicing and being fully engaged when performing. It is important to stay focused on the task at hand for the best result. I need to working on better emphasis for more comedic value, as well as timing the responses appropriately. I think my partners need to work on the same thing, and know when to use certain emotion and when. Overall, I think it is going really well.
Our strengths include line memorization and good emphasis/ emotion. The emotions of the way the characters feel during the scene is apparent in that the lines are well rehearsed and we know how to say the lines well. I think we all understand our characters so it is easy for us to portray them. We each have an idea of what our character should sound like.
Our weaknesses are mainly blocking and choreography. We have not practiced performing in the full mindset of our characters as well as the physical gestures that go along with. It was definitely hard timing the scene and staging who and where. I think this can be cleaned up with more practice in the black box.
We can make it better by practicing and being fully engaged when performing. It is important to stay focused on the task at hand for the best result. I need to working on better emphasis for more comedic value, as well as timing the responses appropriately. I think my partners need to work on the same thing, and know when to use certain emotion and when. Overall, I think it is going really well.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Original ending for cassie
- Her husband could ask her to go on a lunch date with who is his own affair
- she could talk on the phone with her husband explaining the situation
- the husband could walk in on them together, or realize the nature of the situation
- Cassie could break it off with both of them, and find someone else
- she could talk on the phone with her husband explaining the situation
- the husband could walk in on them together, or realize the nature of the situation
- Cassie could break it off with both of them, and find someone else
Audition Self-Assessment
Jake Moss
Ms. Guarino
Acting 101
I would give my audition a b+. It was good considering I challenged myself by going out of my comfort zone, and it wasn't bad doing so. But I was not patient enough to truly practice my piece and master it. Signing is not my strong suit, and I learned that I grow irritable from it easily. If I really wanted my piece to be as good as possible, I would avoid any temptation to be frustrated, and I would practice thoroughly. Although I did not practice the piece as diligently as I could have, the result, in my opinion, was better than par.
I think I met the challenges and goals I set for myself. I do not have a lot of experience signing, so on those terms I exceeded my expectations. But because of my lack of experience, I do not have the proper tools to master it. I chose a particularly hard piece to perform in terms of acting while singing. The piece requires a dedication to staying in character, and making the audience "feel" the song as well as the disposition he has. I think I acted the part well a long with singing it. I did not block the choreography as well as I could have, hence the b+. But I did find it particularly difficult to sing well while trying to play a character. It is hard to have those two aspects of the performance in sync, but considering I do not have much experience with either, it was not bad.
I definitely still need to work on singing and acting. Although I am capable for performing both well, I have not mastered both skills, especially when doing both together. The skill of doing them both together can be worked on, and I think it starts with working on both individually.
Ms. Guarino
Acting 101
I would give my audition a b+. It was good considering I challenged myself by going out of my comfort zone, and it wasn't bad doing so. But I was not patient enough to truly practice my piece and master it. Signing is not my strong suit, and I learned that I grow irritable from it easily. If I really wanted my piece to be as good as possible, I would avoid any temptation to be frustrated, and I would practice thoroughly. Although I did not practice the piece as diligently as I could have, the result, in my opinion, was better than par.
I think I met the challenges and goals I set for myself. I do not have a lot of experience signing, so on those terms I exceeded my expectations. But because of my lack of experience, I do not have the proper tools to master it. I chose a particularly hard piece to perform in terms of acting while singing. The piece requires a dedication to staying in character, and making the audience "feel" the song as well as the disposition he has. I think I acted the part well a long with singing it. I did not block the choreography as well as I could have, hence the b+. But I did find it particularly difficult to sing well while trying to play a character. It is hard to have those two aspects of the performance in sync, but considering I do not have much experience with either, it was not bad.
I definitely still need to work on singing and acting. Although I am capable for performing both well, I have not mastered both skills, especially when doing both together. The skill of doing them both together can be worked on, and I think it starts with working on both individually.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Acting scenes 2 male 1 female
As Good as it Gets:
A rude writer, Melvin, finds inner peace taking care of his gay neighbors dog. Frank, a friend of the writer, convinces Melvin to take Simon, the gay neighbor, to his parents house in Baltimore. He convinces his crush/waitress friend Carol to tag along.
http://www.bhplayhouse.com/65-Comedy-Two-Men-One-Woman-Acting-Scenes/252-As-Good-as-it-Gets/View-details
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid:
2 western bank robbers and a female help discuss whose following them. They decide to flee to Bolivia (you can download the script from the page)
http://www.bhplayhouse.com/66-Drama-Two-Men-One-Woman-Acting-Scenes/682-Butch-Cassidy-and-the-Sundance-Kid/View-details
A rude writer, Melvin, finds inner peace taking care of his gay neighbors dog. Frank, a friend of the writer, convinces Melvin to take Simon, the gay neighbor, to his parents house in Baltimore. He convinces his crush/waitress friend Carol to tag along.
http://www.bhplayhouse.com/65-Comedy-Two-Men-One-Woman-Acting-Scenes/252-As-Good-as-it-Gets/View-details
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid:
2 western bank robbers and a female help discuss whose following them. They decide to flee to Bolivia (you can download the script from the page)
http://www.bhplayhouse.com/66-Drama-Two-Men-One-Woman-Acting-Scenes/682-Butch-Cassidy-and-the-Sundance-Kid/View-details
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Blog 7
As a performer, I would say my strengths are acting in character, a natural feel for singing, and I think I am capable of portraying many different types of characters. I am not the best dancer, although I do not think I would be involved in a type of performance that requires that skill. I can definitely work on my singing, and connecting with the audience. I have a decent grasp on what it takes to sing, but my lack of practice and experience prohibits me from reaching my full potential. That being said, I think with practice I can become a lot better. When I sing, it is hard not to close my eyes at some times. That can break the connection you have with your audience, so I need to work on staying engaged. They want to see that you are speaking to them, because that keeps the flow of the story going.
I think the piece I chose to perform the perfect combination of challenging myself, as well as showcasing my abilities. Because I do not have a lot of experience signing, this piece itself is a challenge. But being able to pick it up naturally showcases my potential as a singer, as well as portraying the character singing the song. If I can stay connected with the audience, and perform the right gestures and acts of emotion while signing the song, I will be able to demonstrate my strengths as a performer. This is a good audition piece because it showcases my abilities in more ways than one. I am signing, acting, and trying to connect with the audience all at the same time. It is definitely a challenge as well as a good depiction of my talents.
The piece I chose, Ill Make A Man Out of You from Mulan, is a classic disney song that requires acting strength as well as vocal strength. Although I do like disney, I probably would not consider that type of performing to be my forte. That is more for theatrical actors that really need to embellish their emotions on stage to a large crowd. I would say that on camera/ movie acting is more of my style, but this piece can show my range as an actor. This piece shows a director that I have a broad versatility, and can perform what is asked of me. I can assume many roles which is something I think a director needs in order to have confidence in my ability as a performer. To convince a director to take a chance on me in casting, my audition definitely needs to be flawless in that every note is hit, as well as a consistency in character. I need to really connect with who is ever listening, and make sure they feel the story the song is representing. It is not just enough to sing, good acting while singing is what will separate me from other contestants because performing two aspects of a piece well at the same time is hard to do. My introduction before I even start also needs to be on point with what he is looking for. A first impression can sometimes be the only piece of assurance a director needs when casting.
I think the piece I chose to perform the perfect combination of challenging myself, as well as showcasing my abilities. Because I do not have a lot of experience signing, this piece itself is a challenge. But being able to pick it up naturally showcases my potential as a singer, as well as portraying the character singing the song. If I can stay connected with the audience, and perform the right gestures and acts of emotion while signing the song, I will be able to demonstrate my strengths as a performer. This is a good audition piece because it showcases my abilities in more ways than one. I am signing, acting, and trying to connect with the audience all at the same time. It is definitely a challenge as well as a good depiction of my talents.
The piece I chose, Ill Make A Man Out of You from Mulan, is a classic disney song that requires acting strength as well as vocal strength. Although I do like disney, I probably would not consider that type of performing to be my forte. That is more for theatrical actors that really need to embellish their emotions on stage to a large crowd. I would say that on camera/ movie acting is more of my style, but this piece can show my range as an actor. This piece shows a director that I have a broad versatility, and can perform what is asked of me. I can assume many roles which is something I think a director needs in order to have confidence in my ability as a performer. To convince a director to take a chance on me in casting, my audition definitely needs to be flawless in that every note is hit, as well as a consistency in character. I need to really connect with who is ever listening, and make sure they feel the story the song is representing. It is not just enough to sing, good acting while singing is what will separate me from other contestants because performing two aspects of a piece well at the same time is hard to do. My introduction before I even start also needs to be on point with what he is looking for. A first impression can sometimes be the only piece of assurance a director needs when casting.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Broadway or Bust Blog
Jake Moss
Ms. Guarino
Acting 101
Im not sure if I identify with any of the people in the film. I enjoyed watching their talents at work, and there were probably some things I could relate with, but not enough to identify with any of them.
What I will probably incorporate into my piece that I observed from the film is making a big effort to stay in character. I think making your audience feel something is the most important part of the performance. Because in the end, that is why you are performing; to entertain an audience.
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