Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Overcoming Inhibitions: The First Acting Lesson

Acting is hardly as easy as it appears to be—it takes a person plenty of effort in order to convincingly convey any emotion. After all, a person who’s afraid to perform in front of an audience isn’t really cut for the job at all. That’s why many acting professionals and directors would tell that acting typically starts by eliminating your inhibitions first.
Generally, an inhibition is an obstacle or an entity that prevents you from acting of your own accord in a given situation – perhaps you have stage fright, or you’re too paranoid about your lines, or maybe you’re just too self-conscious. The sooner you let go of as much of your physical and emotional inhibitions, the more you will be able to access your character and deliver the role as flawlessly as possible.
The very first step in getting rid of any negativity, be it a physical illness, a psychological disorder, or even a vice, is to acknowledge its existence in the first place. The same goes with the fear of failure. Even professional actors would agree that this is perhaps one of the worst inhibitions that they face.
Lose your fear. Lose your inhibitions. Only then can you gear yourself up for success, and savor every step that takes you higher towards your dream of stardom.





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