the genuine cost of skipping In Jeff Labrecque's article in Entertainment Weekly, he writes that countless American actors have been negatively impacted by the large influx of actors from the UK. He pinpoints training as the main issue. Unfortunately, there are many lazy American actors. 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. In contrast, British actors spend years learning how to become better actors. They work on their voice, versatility, and speech. They practice on the stage as well. The boost in actor training that occurred in the 40s and 50s was noted by Harold Clurman, who spoke about the importance of said education to the success of the aspiring actor. There were many acting teachers who emphasized the importance of training; these leaders in the acting world include Lee Strasberg, Bobby Lewis, Elia Kazan, Stella Adler, and Sanford Meisner. This belief has gone by the wayside.
All forms of art, from painting to music, require frequent practice and constant dedication. Any real artist knows that the learning process lasts a lifetime. To be successful, an artist has to make creativity a habit. Both dedication and talent are crucial to any actor's ultimate success. 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. And, of course, Hollywood is mostly focused on making money. 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. This is certainly frustrating, especially for a serious actor. There are countless young American actors I have spoken to who have said that they feel that they cannot commit to two to three years of continuous training. Even those who are still young want to skip the education and go straight to working. They struggle to understand that acting, like any other art form, requires technique and creativity. British actors are expected to practice their skills and improve their repertoire 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. Here, they are tricked into believing that they need to shell out hundreds of dollars in order to be seen by a director. This is all too true, especially in cities such as LA and NYC. Tons of inexperienced actors fill rooms in these acting studios, spending hundreds of dollars just to be seen by big-shots. 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 resulted in training losing its importance in today's acting world. Unfortunately, the result is the intricate characters and great roles being given to British actors who have been trained. In order for actors in the United States to be able to successfully compete with British actors, more emphasis needs to be placed on training. It's crucial that they begin to see the value in
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