Q1. WHY IS IT YOU ALWAYS CHAT AND
GIGGLE DURING EXERCISES?
From day one, we have been told to focus during class and leave our lives, problems and gossip outside of class. Still, after a semester and a half, most of the class seem to be incapable to do so. We keep on interrupting the class, giggle from the smallest thing, not being able to do what they are asked for. The obvious reason for this is the fact that people are just not focused during class, peoples minds keep wondering and flying off to somewhere else than our current topics or exercises. I also feel that there is a over all lack of respect towards other student sand our teachers; lack of the respect to do your best so that everyone else can work as hard as they can as well. Giggling can also stem from inner low self-esteem, people are embarrassed to make a fool of themselves in front of everyone else, because they are afraid they will get bullied or ridiculed because of their actions. This group, although close, isn't very trusting leading to uncertainty and nervous giggles.
From day one, we have been told to focus during class and leave our lives, problems and gossip outside of class. Still, after a semester and a half, most of the class seem to be incapable to do so. We keep on interrupting the class, giggle from the smallest thing, not being able to do what they are asked for. The obvious reason for this is the fact that people are just not focused during class, peoples minds keep wondering and flying off to somewhere else than our current topics or exercises. I also feel that there is a over all lack of respect towards other student sand our teachers; lack of the respect to do your best so that everyone else can work as hard as they can as well. Giggling can also stem from inner low self-esteem, people are embarrassed to make a fool of themselves in front of everyone else, because they are afraid they will get bullied or ridiculed because of their actions. This group, although close, isn't very trusting leading to uncertainty and nervous giggles.
Q2. WHY DO YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE
REMINDED TO STAN IN NEUTRAL, WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, TIE YOUR HAIR
BACK, TAKE OFF HATS ETC?
I think the reason for these mistakes, or rather this kind of behavior, comes from lack of commitment to the course and also from high levels of self awareness. I feel that, for some people, looking good and wearing fashionable clothing is more important than wearing something appropriate. People find it hard to break off of their old habits, which only direct to the fact that they are not entirely 110% committed to this course. Yes, it might feel funny or even ridiculous to stand in neutral, or always have your hair up or wear sweats, but it helps us to focus and create a well-balanced working environment, where we are not using our energy to look good, but rather work creatively without the constrictions of our insecurities.
I think the reason for these mistakes, or rather this kind of behavior, comes from lack of commitment to the course and also from high levels of self awareness. I feel that, for some people, looking good and wearing fashionable clothing is more important than wearing something appropriate. People find it hard to break off of their old habits, which only direct to the fact that they are not entirely 110% committed to this course. Yes, it might feel funny or even ridiculous to stand in neutral, or always have your hair up or wear sweats, but it helps us to focus and create a well-balanced working environment, where we are not using our energy to look good, but rather work creatively without the constrictions of our insecurities.
Q3. WHY IS THIS ALL SO IMPORTANT
REGARDING YOUR ACTING?
Simply put, you cannot act if you are insecure about yourself. As an actor, you need to out all of you, raw and imperfect, up on the stage and show your talents, and all this distracts from becoming better at our jobs. In real life, when you giggle or are not wearing the right clothes to work, you won’t just be told off by someone, you will most likely be fired or at least your reputation will be ruined for the people you were working with. Actors need to have the discipline in yourself to be able to control your giggle attacks, even if you find something funny. Interrupting other talking and doing their hardest to work is extremely unrespectful, and if you cannot show respect to others, you do not deserve it yourself.
Simply put, you cannot act if you are insecure about yourself. As an actor, you need to out all of you, raw and imperfect, up on the stage and show your talents, and all this distracts from becoming better at our jobs. In real life, when you giggle or are not wearing the right clothes to work, you won’t just be told off by someone, you will most likely be fired or at least your reputation will be ruined for the people you were working with. Actors need to have the discipline in yourself to be able to control your giggle attacks, even if you find something funny. Interrupting other talking and doing their hardest to work is extremely unrespectful, and if you cannot show respect to others, you do not deserve it yourself.
A week or two backwards, during one
of our group discussion between the students, there were some that
tried to bring this issue up, hoping that next year things could be
different. I think it was a good thing to discuss it between the the
students, but at the same time, again, I just felt that not everyone
was listening, or would have rather just got on with their day. This
isn't okay. If we cannot even listen to each others, what we have
to say and take a note of everyone’s opinions, how are we supposed
to work together in class?
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