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New blog – Why Do Actors Act?

Gary Ploski — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:02:51 +0000

I wrote a blog titled “Why do actors act?” answering one of the most common questions asked of actors.

Check it out here: http://garyploski.com/why-do-actors-act

Q’s & C’s welcome.

New Blog – Whispers Offstage? Could Be Actor’s Next Line

Gary Ploski — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:42:17 +0000

I published another blog on acting based on the New York Times article: Whispers Offstage? Could Be Actor’s Next Line

Read the blog here: http://garyploski.com/whispers-offstage-could-be-actor’s-next-line

New blog – Act(ing) Your Age or the Part

Gary Ploski — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:10:29 +0000

I wrote a blog titled “Act(ing) Your Age or the Part” discussing the age of an actor Vs the age of the character.

Here is a snippet:

It was recently suggested that I watch Fox’s new show Glee. With some hesitation I sat down with emma and found ourselves laughing at a ridiculous and lighthearted show. Recommendations FTW!

While watching the show something got to me. For those not in the know the show is about a high school glee club. The character Rachel stood out to us very quickly. We recognized her from ‘Spring Awakening’ a Broadway musical. She plays a sophomore… A sophomore… In high school. Wait-a-minute. She was on Broadway a few years ago… She doesn’t look 15/16.

Continue reading — http://garyploski.com/acting-your-age-or-the-part