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Helpful Acting principles by Eric Stone
Actors, unlike many other artists, never deliver a finished product. The work of the actor has to remain spontaneous, free and organic. Actors never carry their rehearsal onto the stage. All that matters on stage or in front of the camera is what goes on “at the moment” in terms of behavior and actions received or sent. This represents one of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in the craft and a source of recurring tension and dissatisfaction among performers. Acting is letting go. Continue reading
Eric Stone performs Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s tale (Histoire du Soldat)
Track 02 Philippe Benichou Starring Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale
One of my all-time favorite actors Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe in La Mort du Loup by Alfred de Vigny Continue reading
“On my Feet” Scene Study Technique by Eric Stone
Make the place here and now/activities/objects/ condition/ atmosphere, and read again focusing primarily on those aspects. Never go for emotion at any early stage of the rehearsal process. Continue reading
Understanding Scene Study by Eric Stone
First approach…ground zero…read, study, relax, let the play speak to you. Do not impose your point of view or judge too soon what it is all about. Let it work on you. Try not to read as your character but instead without coloring or emotional input. Read it out loud and with your partner as m Continue reading
Stage versus Film or Television Acting by Eric Stone
How can a theater trained actor make the adjustment necessary for playing on camera? What are the main differences between stage acting and film acting. Continue reading
Eric Stone Acting System
ERIC STONE STUDIO ACTING SYSTEM The Eric Stone Studio System is an organic and innovative approach to teaching the craft of acting. The strength of the approach is that it is entirely tailored and focused on training the individual as … Continue reading
You Cannot Act If You Are Tense! by Hollywood Actors Studio founder Eric Stone
Relaxation or rather the need to work in a relaxed manner is the most important responsibility of the actor. Relaxation of the body, mind and emotions opens new dimensions and offers considerable creative advantages. Genuine creativity resides in higher planes of consciousness. Continue reading
