Learn Acting Through A Semiotic Approach
Acting is a creative act whereby a performer tells a story by way of its acting; an actor or actress that assumes a role in drama, stage, film, or some other media that makes use of the parallel action mode. The number of different kinds of actors and actresses who act is enormous, from famous like Marlon Brando to lesser known like Christopher Reeve or Jeff Daniels. The acting styles are diverse and frequently change as a actor develops. However, there are certain basic elements that remain common for all kinds of actors and actresses.
To be an actor, an individual must have the physical ability to act; an ability to move swiftly and speak clearly, and a convincing performance in either verbal or non-verbal communication. To get known in the business, one must also learn to listen carefully to the people around him, to understand what he or she is supposed to be communicating, and most importantly to play well. Aspiring actors need to be choosy about the kind of roles they take up in order to build up a portfolio of sorts. Most auditions focus on one act per audition; if an aspiring actor is given multiple acting roles to audition for, then his performance is better judged.
Another important thing for an aspiring actor to understand is acting is part of the study of language, specifically Semiotic Semantics. Semiotic terminology is part of the study of literature, but in the context of acting, it refers to how an actor conveys a message. For instance, in Broadway play acting, an actor plays the role of a character by using words that the audience cannot see, such as metaphors, similes, and stylized spellings. The goal of the play is to tell a story by using language that the audience cannot easily understand. This is a very broad area that encompasses many forms of art and literature, such as drama, comedy, essay, short stories, and plays. Learning the art of acting is a crucial skill in order to succeed in modern society, as nearly all of society depends on communication.