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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
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Most of me would say that this is an essential reading for anyone who considers themselves an actor. So much of the information here is invaluable to living organically in the moment in the given circumstances of the play, the scene, and down to the page or line. With exercises included, I would generally consider this a very beginner-friendly approach to deepening your understanding of the craft.
On the other hand of that, some of Hagen's writings can be quite extreme and elitist, jumping to saying that if you do not do things as she says, then that person performs like a terrible actor. I could see that being intimidating to a beginner and potentially unencouraging if there is stuff that doesn't necessarily resonate with them. Acting is an art, take what works for you and leave what doesn't, which based on her writings, I feel like Hagen is sometimes aware of, however she is obviously quite passionate on certain stances in her craft and that absolution on points can rub me the wrong way.
One last thing that's a nit pick, was Hagen's language using the r-word--I understand this is an older book, being from the 70s, however that doesn't make the way she uses the word any less offensive.
On the other hand of that, some of Hagen's writings can be quite extreme and elitist, jumping to saying that if you do not do things as she says, then that person performs like a terrible actor. I could see that being intimidating to a beginner and potentially unencouraging if there is stuff that doesn't necessarily resonate with them. Acting is an art, take what works for you and leave what doesn't, which based on her writings, I feel like Hagen is sometimes aware of, however she is obviously quite passionate on certain stances in her craft and that absolution on points can rub me the wrong way.
One last thing that's a nit pick, was Hagen's language using the r-word--I understand this is an older book, being from the 70s, however that doesn't make the way she uses the word any less offensive.
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I especially loved part 1 which has some real gems of advice and thoughts on art in general.
Though I don’t really feel like doing the self-directed exercises in the book myself, especially since I have acting classes twice a week. But besides that it still has lot of applicable advice.
Though I don’t really feel like doing the self-directed exercises in the book myself, especially since I have acting classes twice a week. But besides that it still has lot of applicable advice.
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I loved this book when I was younger. But don’t think I care so much about it now. Doesn’t speak to me about the type of creative I am anymore. Also there was way too many examples of what she was trying to say. Felt a bit discombobulated.
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