I'm listening to Leonard Maltin's podcast where he is talking to Drew Carey. I loved his show in all its interations. Smart guy who probably got labeled a dumb jarhead simply because he looks like one.
For all you actors out there...listen to this pod. His insight on selecting type is brilliant. In the pod...he talks about an acting teacher who asked his class to assess one another the first impression on a sheet of paper. Then this would be given to the person. This is what is known as your "essence" or rather your type. Many actors have no idea what they're seen as or can't assess what that is. The public will. IF you can embrace this...you will be better off...
The second advice he gives os watching television or films and seeing which role you would play in it. It could be the best friend, the town thug, the happy office worker whatever it is. Most actors think they can play against who they are. The trick is to LISTEN to what people are telling you who you are. And life becomes infinitely easier because it doesn't feel like acting.
This is, of course, if people aren't writing for your type. More reason to listen.
Fascinating podcast.
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