Scene from "Lone Star" by James McLure for class.

[mlrose529]

(Cont.) Think about men's defense mechanisms. Let feelings poke through these 'fronts', despite all efforts NOT to cry or to not show fear. If you can act this, you will add all sorts of depth and audience-identification to your performance. Check this scenario: You're in a supermarket with a cart, shopping list, etc. You are also stinking drunk. One approach is to play it broad, for laughs. The better way is to do your level, comedic best to try to appear sober...as one would in this situation.

[mlrose529]

"Ray" you're also good. It's a less showy role but a great one for 'active-listening'. I'm sure your teacher covers this, but start watching what film/tv actors do when someone else is speaking. Reaction is everything and these skills are part of what separates an amateur from a professional. Your instincts are good. You use your body well, just remember less is more when conveying emotion. People -- especially men -- struggle to NOT show their feelings.

[mlrose529]

You guys are really good! "Roy", You've got some real skills, dude. For real. I'm an actor in Los Angeles -- television, voiceover, theatrical -- and I work in Hollywood. I've acted both these roles in scene study workshops so I'm real familiar with this scene. If you're serious about acting you may want to look into moving to NY or LA. I think if you hook up with a good teacher you could make an impression. Check out Anthony Meindl's vids. No, I don't work for him, just saying he's phenomenal!

[MrEarcheese]

I know this is completely unrelated to this video, so excuse me. But - why did you get rid of your dreadlocks? They looked pretty cool.