Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Choosing A New York Theatre Workshop

By Deanne Shepard


New York NY is famous for many things and one of these is acting, most specifically on Broadway. Theatre is something that people go to New York to see. However you do not necessarily need to go there to watch theatre. With a New York theatre workshop you could also be part out of it!

A lot of developments in acting styles in recent years have come from New York. This was where Lee Strasberg studied the work of Stanislavksy. It was Strasberg who then perfected what we now know as the Method school of acting, so called because it makes an actor consider how they would react in the moment in a realistic way as opposed to a more theatrical style of acting that while powerful may be less naturalistic.

However acting does not necessarily have to be something that requires you to go to a drama school. You can equally attend workshops and learn skills this way. Over time it can allow you to become more proficient at acting and become more aware of how to act more effectively.

It is also worth remembering that skills learned in the theatre can also have applications in other fields. Acting and performance are great ways of developing self confidence. For children about to go to high school or adults with confidence issues the ability to learn how to talk with confidence and project can often be something that can benefit them in everyday life.

It can also help people to focus. Whether you are at school or work in an office the chances are you have to spend long periods of the day having to concentrate on what somebody says. Being able to learn how to focus in the moment and take direction can be vital in life.

There is also the benefits in terms of group interaction. When people first start acting there is an impulse to show off and be the star. In reality acting is about being part of an ensemble and learning how to use your skills as part of a team as opposed to making yourself the centre of attention.

However there are also applications outside theatre and acting. They can help to boost self confidence. This is especially important for children and young adults as they can often have confidence issues. For adults there is also the additional benefit of improved communication, ideal for any companies looking for some form of team building exercise.

In order to do this effectively you should look for the right theatre and teacher. Check online for background information. As well as experience in acting and directing ideally the people running the workshop should have some form of teaching background or have been running workshops for a number of years. For more information and feedback use your regular search engine to find theatres in your local area.




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