What she should say instead of theatre is "acting." The same sound could have come from an actor on a screen. A glossed over point here is that he didn't enjoy himself at the play. Yes he saw an actor have an emotional episode and then coincidentally had a similar one later (that may or may not have been informed by the actor's), but he didn't like the play. So this isn't a defense of theatre, but of acting. Yet acting has plenty of value in our society. Theatre remains the dubious party here.
@brendabn87 - i think she meant only "theatre". it is much more active form of acting than on TV or in movies. in a theatre hall, the energy of the actor gets transferred to the the audience. that is why it so intense and overwhelming vis-a-vis movies. movies just cant replicate the experience!
@himanshuarora9 I used to feel this way until I realized that the reason film and TV acting is so subdued compared to theatre is that because it's photography, the emotional events have to seem like they're *actually happening* as opposed to theatre, where an actor has to broadcast their inner life to the back row. Film acting requires much more restraint and discipline. I always hear theatre actors decrying film acting, but i never hear complaints going the other way. (I direct plays btw)
@brendabn87 I think the older generation of British actors decry film acting, since film was seen among the educated classes as a "bit of a tart". (Remember that classic footage of a BBC interviewer accusing Richard Burton "depriving" UK theatre audiences of one of our best Shakespearean performers, and Elizabeth Taylor screaming at him "What a load of bloody rubbish!"?) Many young British actors I've worked with revere American film actors...
I resisted acting for a long time because I realised early on if you hold a mirror up to people they invariably shy away from their reflections and even take their pain out on the source. But what can make the road painful and isolating can also make it the most rewarding and truthful. I never regret my decision to go into theatre. I have never felt so free and authentic. It's like a thousand messages I was carrying can now find their way home.
This is absolutely amazing. I am an actor and currently struggling with self-esteem and questions. This is so incredibly inspiring...and I think I have fallen even more in love with theatre because of it. :D
Does anyone know where i can find more information on presence? I'm a musician and want to learn all i can =) im completely fascinated by it. Thanks in advance :)
Yes, it i just stood out to me on the shelf in a book shop :). I recentley bought "The power of now" by Eckhart tolle, and both books combined are just amazing. The excercises and stories in Presence with the mentality and mindset (or lack of :)) of power of now are life transforming.
Life is so much more enjoyable now, i'm so grateful for being blessed at such a young age :)
I have been working in the field of voice training for nearly 4 years now. This book remains a constant companion of mine which I have read and re-read. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested in developing their own vocal freedom.
Once you have read The Right To Speak you will find it very difficult to ever listen to or view speech in quite the same light again.
In The Actor Speaks, Patsy Rodenburg takes actors and actresses, both professional and beginners, through a complete voice workshop. She touches on every aspect of performance work that involves the voice and sorts through the kinds of vexing problems every performer faces onstage: breathing and relaxation; vocal range and power.
Check out this piece of theatre- One girl show blackknight
blackknight222100 4 weeks ago
Thanks, /i can use this for a project!
ThisIsMyCourage 1 month ago
:-)
TheLidership 2 months ago
Gracias Pat.
molotov76 3 months ago
yes!
janinamalory 3 months ago
What she should say instead of theatre is "acting." The same sound could have come from an actor on a screen. A glossed over point here is that he didn't enjoy himself at the play. Yes he saw an actor have an emotional episode and then coincidentally had a similar one later (that may or may not have been informed by the actor's), but he didn't like the play. So this isn't a defense of theatre, but of acting. Yet acting has plenty of value in our society. Theatre remains the dubious party here.
brendabn87 9 months ago
@brendabn87 - i think she meant only "theatre". it is much more active form of acting than on TV or in movies. in a theatre hall, the energy of the actor gets transferred to the the audience. that is why it so intense and overwhelming vis-a-vis movies. movies just cant replicate the experience!
himanshuarora9 9 months ago
@himanshuarora9 I used to feel this way until I realized that the reason film and TV acting is so subdued compared to theatre is that because it's photography, the emotional events have to seem like they're *actually happening* as opposed to theatre, where an actor has to broadcast their inner life to the back row. Film acting requires much more restraint and discipline. I always hear theatre actors decrying film acting, but i never hear complaints going the other way. (I direct plays btw)
brendabn87 9 months ago
@brendabn87 I think the older generation of British actors decry film acting, since film was seen among the educated classes as a "bit of a tart". (Remember that classic footage of a BBC interviewer accusing Richard Burton "depriving" UK theatre audiences of one of our best Shakespearean performers, and Elizabeth Taylor screaming at him "What a load of bloody rubbish!"?) Many young British actors I've worked with revere American film actors...
jonathanmelia 5 months ago
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dagniranum 11 months ago
podría alguien subtitularla al castellano??
LadyGarrastazul 11 months ago
I resisted acting for a long time because I realised early on if you hold a mirror up to people they invariably shy away from their reflections and even take their pain out on the source. But what can make the road painful and isolating can also make it the most rewarding and truthful. I never regret my decision to go into theatre. I have never felt so free and authentic. It's like a thousand messages I was carrying can now find their way home.
excel04 11 months ago 5
Hit you like a bullet at the end
Ophashia 11 months ago
I couldn't agree more with this woman.
Estefaniac19 1 year ago
awesome...whenever i doubt myself or feel bad about myself after a class...i watch this video. it makes me feel better
TRwalnut 1 year ago
The second story broke something inside myself. Really. Something has broken.
I'll never stop doing Theatre.
PioggiaNelVento 1 year ago 10
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posa2006 1 year ago
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posa2006 1 year ago
She know's what she is talking about, and SO DO I.
Thank-you.
Life is hard and doubly so for an actor and it helps to hear such things. Esp. apx 6mins in....
renski007 1 year ago
Excellent.
flickerman68 1 year ago
I am not a native speaker of English, but I understood every single word she said the first time. She has such wonderful delivery.
kattwoman1971 1 year ago
This is absolutely amazing. I am an actor and currently struggling with self-esteem and questions. This is so incredibly inspiring...and I think I have fallen even more in love with theatre because of it. :D
JoceDR 1 year ago
It's why I do theatre as well. Brilliant!!!!
BarryPearlLA 1 year ago
Patsy you sent a chill down my spine - that's a positive thing by the way. You're wonderful...
curwoodm66 1 year ago
I burst in to tears on hearing the second story. Are we afraid of the truth?
oons72 1 year ago
A nail hit firmly on the head?
Are we loosing our ability to have all facility of our being working in harmony "In the moment"?
Does fear laden propaganda have our minds wandering hither and thither lost inside ourselves because we're always drawn out of ourselves?
smudge6699 1 year ago
Thank you, Patsy.
Lilylulay 1 year ago
The second story just got me into tears!
talgalili 1 year ago
Legend.
jamiekooll 1 year ago
wow. just wow.
mintmojito 1 year ago
Beautifully delivered.
KemDavable 2 years ago 20
She also wrote "The Right to Speak" which is sort of a users guide to voice and also has some great exercises.
kingstonkevin 2 years ago
Foreword by Sir Ian Mckellan as well :)
supercol1 2 years ago
I'm very inspired by this lady. I have always been interested in voice as well as the ability to truly be in the moment.
I'm gonna get those books asap.
Thanx for posting these video!!
Mopperd 2 years ago
Thank you for reminding me.
What you said about "present" actors being needed more than ever... goes for Musicians as well.
zaenzaen 3 years ago
Does anyone know where i can find more information on presence? I'm a musician and want to learn all i can =) im completely fascinated by it. Thanks in advance :)
BiffyFighters 3 years ago
I hope you found the book, 'Presence'...
nbg90489 2 years ago
Yes, it i just stood out to me on the shelf in a book shop :). I recentley bought "The power of now" by Eckhart tolle, and both books combined are just amazing. The excercises and stories in Presence with the mentality and mindset (or lack of :)) of power of now are life transforming.
Life is so much more enjoyable now, i'm so grateful for being blessed at such a young age :)
BiffyFighters 2 years ago
I have been working in the field of voice training for nearly 4 years now. This book remains a constant companion of mine which I have read and re-read. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested in developing their own vocal freedom.
Once you have read The Right To Speak you will find it very difficult to ever listen to or view speech in quite the same light again.
mundeep1 3 years ago
she has a great voice.
VitaminCPingu 3 years ago 13
agreed
lisalave1 3 years ago
In The Actor Speaks, Patsy Rodenburg takes actors and actresses, both professional and beginners, through a complete voice workshop. She touches on every aspect of performance work that involves the voice and sorts through the kinds of vexing problems every performer faces onstage: breathing and relaxation; vocal range and power.
lisalave1 3 years ago