Acting Basics Revealed

A working actor for over 30 years, John gives the basics of good acting. I feel this is necessary because, in my opinion , American acting has declined as we see that producers have to go to other countries to get actors to play Americans as in Daniel day Lewis to Play our most famous president. I believe Daniel is a great actor but c'mon

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[Jeffrey Flores]

I tried to apply for acting in school but there was always a lot of people other people doing the same, so never got accepted really. Next year I'll be a senior but I won't get the chance to try Drama. So I was wondering that if in college do they have Drama for beginners or is it only with experienced people or both? I'd be thankful if someone answers me.

[John Del Regno]

Jeffrey, most colleges have a drama dept. and as a freshman, I am sure you don't have to be experienced. You can also get some experience doing some kind of community theater in your area.

[Jeremy Scruggs]

i really want to be an actor! i have always enjoyed being in front of ppl, playing different roles, acting is so fun to me. but i have a problem. i have trouble evoking emotion. can you give me some tips about doing that? i am willing to do whatever it takes and the fame means nothing to me. thanks!

[John Del Regno]

Jeremy, if you have emotions in real life, than with proper technique, you should be able to call on them. BTW, don't play emotions, play an action, an intention, the emotion will come

[ArtMalDrake]

Thank You

[stronger715]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video ! good video

[tytheson]

Thanks! I want more.