Classical acting explained

Classical acting is a traditional type of acting which is centered around the external behavior of the performer. Classical acting differs from newer styles of acting, as it is developed around the ideas of the actor themselves which includes their expression of the body, voice, imagination, personalizing, improvisation, external stimuli, and script analysis. This further places emphasis on an actor's psychological relationship with their part as they 'live' their role in order to create realism.

The origin of classical acting stems from techniques developed on the European stage between the 5th and 16th centuries.[1]

Education

Classical acting today is available for study in universities, drama conservatories, and acting studios across the world. Schools that are attached to or affiliated with a professional classical theatre company give students exposure and opportunity beyond simply the education.[2] Examples of schools or studios with classical acting programs include:

Classically trained actors

Many world-renowned actors and actresses are students of Classical Acting, including Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Dame Maggie Smith and Ralph Fiennes and Oscar winners Eddie Redmayne and Cate Blanchett.

Some well-known classically trained actors include:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cook . Laurence . 2021-03-01 . The Complete Guide To Classical Acting . 2024-05-30 . Backstage.
  2. Web site: Getting Started as an Actor Part 2. 22 June 2012. Lilly. Destiny. Casting in the City. 5 July 2012.
  3. Web site: MA Acting Classical program. University of London. 9 June 2012.
  4. Web site: Juilliard Drama program. Juilliard School. 9 June 2012.
  5. Web site: Acting program. National Theatre School of Canada. 9 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120605042924/http://www.ent-nts.ca/en/programs/acting/. 5 June 2012. dead.
  6. Web site: Technique. Berger-Sobeck. Gregory. The Berg Studios. 9 June 2012.
  7. Web site: Technique. Wood. Andrew. Andrew Wood Acting Studios. 29 October 2016.
  8. Web site: Acting program. Yale School of Drama. 9 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120617134224/http://drama.yale.edu/admissions/acting.html. 17 June 2012. dead.
  9. Web site: Juniors Secondary School . Italia Conti. 13 June 2022 .