If I was an artist I would be a...

Jun 14, 2007 18:14


Classic Thespian

Although it's no longer socially acceptable to walk around in velvet tights while holding a human skull in your hand, as a Classic Thespian you probably approach each part with a discipline and passion not seen since the days of Shakespeare. You do more than memorize lines--you take every teeny tiny line of dialogue apart and study it for deeper meaning. Friends and family may get a little frustrated as you've been known to totally immerse yourself in the role--I'm sorry but Scarlett O'Hara is not the kind of woman who would do dishes!
Unlike a lot of actors who've had no formal training, Classic Thespians may follow a particular program or school of thought, such as the ones pioneered by acting greats Stanislavski, Strasberg and Meisner. It may surprise you to learn that a lot of well-polished stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are claimed by Classic Thespians, including Richard Burton, Gillian Anderson, John Malkovich and Jessica Tandy. How do you do it? Acting! Genius!

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