the meaning of actor training Jeff Labrecque, in an article in Entertainment Weekly, spoke about the impact that the immigration of British actors has made upon the welfare of American actors in the United States. He pinpoints training as the main issue. There are far too many American actors who are prone to laziness. There are numerous young individuals who come to the big cities looking for stardom, and want to become famous with as little effort as possible. However, British actors spend significantly more time improving in their craft. They work on their voice, versatility, and speech. They practice on the stage as well. In the 1940s and 1950s, Harold Clurman spoke about the extensive training required by every actor who wishes to improve in their art. Lee Strasberg, Elia Kazan, Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler, and Bobby Lewis are just some of the prominent actors and acting teachers who spoke often and emphatically about the importance of frequent and continuous acting training. This belief has gone by the wayside.
All art forms require that one spends significant time and energy studying and learning about his or her chosen profession. True artists will spend a lifetime improving in their craft. To be successful, an artist has to make creativity a habit. Each detail of an actor's craft is important; they must possess both artistic abilities and perseverance. Treating acting as a real art form is not something that most American actors understand. Unfortunately, our society puts the focus on money, fame, and outer appearances. Money is pretty much the focus for Hollywood. Networks are focused on fame and will most often look for the most well-known individual to represent their studio. This contributes to the fact that actors often focus entirely on memorizing lines and nothing more. These big names and personalities flood the Hollywood and acting community. The resulting work is often terrible. For an actor who is serious about their work, this is beyond frustrating. It's sad how many American actors I speak to who don't want to commit to additional years of training. They just want to jump in and start working. They struggle to understand that acting, like any other art form, requires technique and creativity. In Britain, actors are required to improve upon their skills on the stage. You won't see them signing up for a short class that promises great results in a short period of time. However, in the United States, many actors are sold these lies. Far too often, actors here are fooled into believing that, in order to succeed, they need to spend money in order to be seen by a casting director. This is especially common in LA and NYC. These cities are full of aspiring actors who are spending tons of money for no reason at sub-par acting studios. Although most of the actors who pass through places like these only end up with small parts on obscure commercials or shows, they are lured in with false promises of success. This has led to training taking the back burner. Unfortunately, the result is the intricate characters and great roles being given to British actors who have been trained. For American actors to be able to land these better roles, they must make training a priority. Knowing that talent is not the only important thing and that technique is crucial is perhaps the best place to begin. Knowing their abilities and developing their instrument is the first step. All actors
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