Hollywood Art: System of sunnys

I trained their lines for nearly an hour. The first act isn't too difficult. And the acting value lies in the female roles. These are the winners in this first act.

-Oh, Mom! I have a bunch of things to buy," she said softly, almost as if she were speaking to her father years ago, also imitating some little kids she had seen at certain moments.

Gibbs: Strawberry milkshakes, that's what you spend it on.

George: I can't figure out how Rebecca can have so much money. She has more than a dollar.

She pondered the incapacity of a spoiled child to see beyond the truth.

She tried to portray a good image, but nothing seemed to convince her. After all, a child is the epitome of innocence. That's pure innocence! How can she make her dialogues sound childlike when delivering the lines? Is it a good idea to overact to emphasize it, or should she rely on the freshness of a good imitation?

George: Excuse me, Mrs. Forrest.

She spoke with a voice of apology, trying to capture the nervousness and apology that children often give to their elders, although without an actual performance, it was difficult for her to fully grasp.

Stage Manager (as Mrs. Forrest): "Go play in the field, young man. You have no right to play baseball on the main avenue."

George: I'm sorry, Mrs. Forrest. Hi, Emily.

Emily: What's up?

George: You did a really good speech in class.

She aimed for an air of sincerity.

Emily: I was going to give a speech about the Monroe Doctrine, but at the last minute, Miss Corcoran made me talk about the Louisiana Purchase. I worked hard on both topics.

George: Hey, Emily, guess what's funny! From my window up there, I can see your head at night when you're doing homework in your room.

The act still reflects innocence. It should be surprising. Acting is about living in a different and foreign skin from the performer's own.

Emily: Really?

George: You're stuck to it, Emily. I can't understand how you can sit calmly for so long. I imagine you like school.

Emily: Well... It always seemed like something you have to go through.

George: Yeah.

- I see you're doing well, - Claudia said, holding her camera, with some tempera paint on her hands, looking quite cheerful.

- Not really, I can't seem to find the right role, - Billy said with frustration. The infamous self-doubt always returned, and he felt inadequate in his performances.

- Did you ask Raquel for advice? - Claudia asked.

- Sure, - Billy said. It was a lie. Raquel had been busy talking during the hour and a half he had been rehearsing.

-No, you didn't. I watched you. You only greeted her when we arrived. I've told you; the teacher is excellent for theater and can give you advice, - Claudia said.

- I'll go later. For now, I want to find my focus, - he said.

-Well, let it be your choice. But honestly, how many times have you rehearsed this play? Almost ten times, - Claudia said.

-I'm a bit demanding, but I'm getting used to the role. And how about the stage design? And the blog? Have you taken the photos you wanted? - he asked.

-It's been going well, and yes, I have some for the yearbook and the upcoming school newspaper. I still need some of the sports teams, but you'll see. We only have basketball and swimming teams," she said, thinking about some potential issues.

"Oh, look! The teacher is free now. I'm going to ask for some advice, -  Billy said.

-At the end of the rehearsal. There's no more time, and it's better if we stay for ten more minutes, - she replied.

The rehearsal started ten minutes later. All the characters delivered their lines, and the three Saturday performances were done with the missing roles of Mrs. Webber and beloved George. Surprisingly, young Justin had more talent for acting than Jack Boor. It was just her impression.

There was a remarkable young girl named Virginia who had her skills. The color of her voice was powerful, perfect for theater. It could be heard throughout the place, even when she didn't shout, and her expressions were not entirely bad. How many people start acting at a young age? How many people fail to achieve the success they desire in pursuing what they seek and long for?

It is said that thousands of people travel across the state to enter the world of entertainment, but many end up disappearing in that spectacle, whether due to fierce competition, a lack of evident opportunities, limited acting experience, or poor personal relationship skills. It could be said that they lack proper training. Perhaps that's why those children who start young if they manage to thrive in the stressful industry and have a good image, end up carving a space for themselves in the industry.

-Great job, Billy! -  Claudia said.

- I haven't won anything yet, - he replied.

-Well, you didn't do bad at all. Actually, better than I expected. Much better, - she nodded.

-Thank you, dear fan, - he said.

-Haha, when you win the role, I could come and see you. But until then, you're the trying kid. Come on, the teacher is free! - Claudia told him.

-Good morning, you two, - Raquel said.

-Good day, teacher, - Billy paused. - I was wondering if you could tell me about my performance in the play. Perhaps something to improve? - he asked.

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The woman's dimples appeared on her face.

-Of course, although you did great... but you have to relax your character a bit. Natural movements are always good. A person's posture says a lot and is important for theater, as well as acting in general.-

>>You seem a bit stressed, and it doesn't reflect the spirit of a child who is usually carefree. Try to relax your posture a bit, be looser when delivering your lines, and try not to repeat your acting style too much, - Raquel said.

-More relaxed? - he asked.

-Yes, I noticed that even your body movements are rehearsed, which can be good. But there are times when you need to relax and improvise certain scenes in the act. That's why they say 'getting into character.' You have a guide, but you're not using it. When you feel like you have no idea what to do, take that guideline you already have in your head and use it, - she explained.

-I'll try, teacher, - Billy said, a bit confused.

The suspicious look the teacher gave him was almost like that of a mother who detects the deceit behind the words.

Well, without further ado, see you on Wednesday afternoon for another rehearsal," Raquel said.

The long black dress, along with the denim jacket, gave her an unusually youthful look for an older person in this era. Billy got lost in his thoughts.

-Well, take me to the café across the street. It's 3:00 pm, but Mom will take about forty minutes. It's better to grab something to eat while we wait, -Claudia said.

- Does she know we'll be at the café across the street? - he asked.

-Oh, she assumes so. It's a routine we have, - Claudia said.

The following week, he lost the role to Justin in the final performance. He couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed after putting so much effort into the play. He even read the script for "Our Town" several times, ensuring the play was ingrained in his mind for a long time. However, despite his best efforts, losing didn't feel pleasant. They gave him a supporting role with a few lines that he politely declined. Claudia mentioned his inability to see into the future and accept the role, but he didn't want to participate anyway. relationship