Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. Most early sources in the West that examine the art of acting (Ancient Greek: hypokrisis) discuss it as part of rhetoric.

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The Bristol Township school board this week appointed four administrators to cover vacancies created by emergency medical leaves for two district.

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Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:53:21 GM

Has it really come to this? Do the Oakland Raiders feel so immune from criticism, that they will actually keep one of their past greats, now an analyst.

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Impulsivity was defined as . acting. or speaking without thinking and without regard to consequences. Some examples were given, ranging from the small (impulse buys in the check out lane) to the grave (some people who wound up in Federal ...

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  • Andy's Show-Biz PageAndy's Show-Biz Page
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    A site for beginning actors containing many practical and constructive suggestions for the novice actor.
  • CastNet WebsitesCastNet Websites
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    Web hosting and design service for professional actors and performers.
  • Monologue ArchiveMonologue Archive
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    An assortment of public domain monologues taken from classic plays organized by gender and type.
Custom search only Acting sites:

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"I have never really been to an acting coach. Acting is one of those God-given gifts," "The Burning Plain" star Jennifer Lawrence says. ...

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Sat Sep 19 15:46:33 2009

What are some good acting colleges/academies in va?
Q. Is there any good acting academies in va or close to va? Because I am planning on acting on the big screen if possible. Or should I try to go to a college in california! I need help and feedback! I plan on moving to california anyway.
Asked by Raven - Mon Aug 24 17:57:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. VCU by far
Answered by Paul - Wed Aug 26 22:21:31 2009

Whats the difference between Acting gay and acting straight?
Q. I see this a lot now... Now to be gay you have to at a certain way... What's the proper way to act gay... and whats the proper way to act straight... I think all these labels are confusing... I see dudes wearing Sports jackets wearing nail hardener... and getting their eyebrows done... while still smelling like lager... what does that make them... gay acting or straight acting? Or is that metro sexual... I seriously think the LGBT community has the most labels and much are unnecessary. Main reason for me posting this question is to see what drives the basic ignorance of these labels... A action doesn't have a gender to it... nor does any action percieves what sexual preferance one has not even 'gay sex' cause a man can have 'gay sex'… [cont.]
Asked by maanjomo - Fri Feb 6 06:14:58 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am a straight sort of gay guy. I mean I mostly act straight but pretty much the only thing that makes me gay is that I am attracted to guys. Acting gay is like talking gay, like saying gosh and having the gay sort of voice. But just because you act straight, it doesn't mean your straight, cause really all that matters is if your attracted to guys or girls. Or both.
Answered by Jake - Fri Feb 6 07:26:42 2009

How do you find a reliable acting agency?
Q. I'll be in Oklahoma for a while, and I was wondering where in oklahoma you find a reliable acting agency? (please don't say "talent agencies don't want nobodies" because I have a couple credits from indie film extras and local commercials) Anyone know of any acting agencies in oklahoma?
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A. Reliable talent (acting) agencies are usually SAG/AFTRA affiliated or franchised. You can check for SAG franchised agents here: They also take a commission (10-20%) of what you make on jobs. They shouldn't charge you any upfront fees or require you to use their photographers/classes, although they can recommend some. Here is a complete list of agents in Oklahoma: These are agents I'd recommend: Visit their websites and do a background check with Better Business Bureau. Then follow submission guidelines or send in headshot & resume. Good luck! Hope I helped! Tip: Don't go with John Robert Powers or John Casablancas. They charge huge upfront fees and don't get you anywhere. (Scams!)
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Thu Oct 1 14:46:04 2009

Quotes on Acting.

Arranged alphabetically by author.

  • For an actress to be a success she must have the face of Venus, the brains of Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of Macaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros.
    • Ethel Barrymore quoted in George Jean Nathan's The Theatre in the fifties
  • ACTOR: A professional exhibitionist who manufactures emotions in a manner convincing enough to earn a living, generally by reciting the daily specials to restaurant patrons.
    • Rick Bayan, The Cynic's Dictionary
  • It's not whether you really cry. It's whether the audience thinks you are crying.
  • For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture.
  • An actor's a guy, who if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening.
  • Acting is the expression of a neurotic impulse. It's a bum's life. Quitting acting, that's the sign of maturity.
    • Marlon Brando, Halliwell's Filmgoer's and Video Viewer's Companion
  • Acting is the least mysterious of all crafts. Whenever we want something from somebody or when we want to hide something or pretend, we're acting. Most people do it all day long.
  • To grasp the full significance of life is the actor's duty, to interpret it is his problem, and to express it his dedication.