actor training could be all that stands between the american actor and success

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be an excellent actor rather In Jeff Labrecque's article in Entertainment Weekly, he writes that countless American actors have been negatively impacted by the large influx of actors from the UK. He pinpoints training as the main issue. Unfortunately, there are many lazy American actors. There are numerous young individuals who come to the big cities looking for stardom, and want to become famous with as little effort as possible. In contrast, British actors spend years learning how to become better actors. They work on their voice, versatility, and speech. They also spend time practicing on the stage itself. The boost in actor training that occurred in the 40s and 50s was noted by Harold Clurman, who spoke about the importance of said education to the success of the aspiring actor. There were many acting teachers who emphasized the importance of training; these leaders in the acting world include Lee Strasberg, Bobby Lewis, Elia Kazan, Stella Adler, and Sanford Meisner. This belief has gone by the wayside. All art forms require that one spends significant time and energy studying and learning about his or her chosen profession. Any real artist knows that the learning process lasts a lifetime. In order to have a successful career, an actor needs to be creative. Each detail of an actor's craft is important; they must possess both artistic abilities and perseverance. Treating acting as a real art form is not something that most American actors understand. Unfortunately, our society puts the focus on money, fame, and outer appearances. And, of course, Hollywood is mostly focused on making money. Networks are focused on fame and will most often look for the most well-known individual to represent their studio. For this reason, most actors focus solely on making sure they know their lines and nothing else. These big names and personalities flood the Hollywood and acting community. The resulting work is often terrible. For an actor who is serious about their work, this is beyond frustrating. It's sad how many American actors I speak to who don't want to commit to additional years of training. Even those who are still young want to skip the education and go straight to working. They struggle to understand that acting, like any other art form, requires technique and creativity. In Britain, actors are required to improve upon their skills on the stage. They don't fall for the lazy way out, and they know that no short class will do the trick. In America, actors are told these lies all the time. Here, they are tricked into believing that they need to shell out hundreds of dollars in order to be seen by a director. This is all too true, especially in cities such as LA and NYC. Tons of inexperienced actors fill rooms in these acting studios, spending hundreds of dollars just to be seen by big-shots. Although most of the actors who pass through places like these only end up with small parts on obscure commercials or shows, they are lured in with false promises of success. This has resulted in training losing its importance in today's acting world. Unfortunately, the result is the intricate characters and great roles being given to British actors who have been trained. For American actors to be able to land these better roles, they must make training a priority. It's crucial that they begin to see the value in technique and craft. Knowing their abilities and

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