My wife has often told me that I should have been an actor. She claims I have the skills, and I need the attention. Well, I dont know about that, but, I have always wondered what it is like to seriously act. Is it an art that has to be in you, or is it a skill that can be learned? I dont know. I’ve never really tried (I had bit parts in two plays; one in high school, and the other in college, that was it), nor have I ever had lessons. But, I am curious. So to find out, I think I am going to start a new project. So, ladies and gentlemen, I ask you… “Can I Act?”
Here is what I have in mind… I want you, the people of the internet, to write me scenes to perform. Write a scene for me to act out, and I’ll do it. Keep in mind that I am just one person, so make it a monologue. And that I’ll just be in front of my MacBook emoting, so, please, no action scenes or stuff with multiple characters. Just write up a paragraph or page or two, nothing too grand, give me direction, tell me my motivation, and I’ll see what I can do. Make it heavy drama or a light comedy, I don’t care, just write it, tell me how you want me to do it, and I’ll give it a shot!
Oh, and please, original material only thank you. I don’t want to “re-interrupt” a character that everyone already knows and loves. Nor do I want to get sued. Thanks for understanding.
Anyway, after I perform your scene, I'll post it on my blog,
Senseless Babble, and then you can let me know what you think. Leave a comment on my site. Then tell your friends, and then tell them to leave a comment. I’m just doing this for the fun of it. I am not a struggling actor trying to make it big. I am not hoping to land a real gig. I’m just a guy trying to have some fun.
So, what do you think? Let me know. Or better yet, write me a scene to perform, and then tell me, “Can I Act?”
Thanks!~
~Tim
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