If you aspire to become a professional actor, you must invest time and patience to improve your acting skills. With the right guidance you really are able to work on your acting skills and become an expert in portraying the different characters you play. However, always remember that practice will make you perfect!
JD Dukes is an expert when it comes to mentoring amateur actors in the field of entertainment. He says that before you become a true professional, it is very important for you to become aware of how your acting skills can be improved. Given below are some important tips he shares with acting aspirants that come to him on a regular basis:
Know your Script Well
He says that professional actors go through their scripts a number of times and this is why they are known to be the best in the industry when it comes to delivering their speeches and lines on screen or stage. It is crucial for you to always read your script again and again so that you completely understand the script and identify the purpose of your lines. This in turn will make your acting natural and you effectively are able to say the correct lines without errors. Once you master your lines, you can say them with the right expressions.
Get Involved with your Character
It is very important for you to get involved with your character in the scene as much as you can. You have to discover all your character elements well enough so that you may portray the role in a realistic manner. This portrayal becomes good for you and the audience with success.
Listen Well…
It is important for you to listen carefully to what the other actors are saying in the scene. You should give your audience the impression that your character is listening to the other characters of the scene. Most new actors are very excited and they speak fast with their lines. It is important for you to resist this temptation and show the audience that you are well paced and speak correctly when needed.
Breathe and Practice
It is very important for you to breathe and practice. This should be done at least 20 minutes daily. You should also learn some relaxation techniques. The inhalation and the exhalation should be practiced. Your breathing should be slow. This will also help you address stage fright.
Be Professional with Everyone
When you are a new actor, you should be punctual and professional. You should respect your co-actors and ensure that you all enact the scene without rivalry. You should remember that you are a learner and may be subjected to very harsh criticism. You should accept this criticism with a smile and work on improving your acting skills all the time!
JD Dukes says that if you keep the above acting tips in mind, you effectively are able to groom yourself as a fine actor and actress without obstacles at all. Practice will make you perfect!