 Re: Comedy vs. Drama- question | |
I would agree with SWK78 here.
Even though most actors would argue that they can 'play' anything, I personally believe that people have leanings towards the dramatic or the comedic. I've always felt that an actor should first explore and refine what comes naturally to them first. As in, if you are a dramatic type and comedy doesn't come 'naturally' to you, focus on that! When you get really comfortable playing those type roles, then open up to the things that aren't quite as easy.
Think about Jim Carrey, he's obviously a comedic type person and he very intently focused on that in his early career. Now, he's trying very hard to grow into more dramatic roles. The reverse would be someone like Robert DeNiro, who spent most of his youth in very serious, dramatic roles and is now branching out into comedy.
The beauty of expressing yourself through acting is that you get to touch on all of these traits that are within you...within all of us really. Take the time to really, honestly evaluate yourself and your relative strengths and then refine them. You have a lifetime to work on the things that aren't so strong.
Hope this helps and best of luck out there! |