subject: Student Theater vs. Professional Acting. Discussion and Analysis [print this page] Student Theater vsStudent Theater vs. Professional Acting. Discussion and Analysis In fact, most admirers of theater and performances prefer professional acting and professional theater, while student shows and plays are regarded as the low quality show for students and those who do not have any imagination how high-quality performances should look like. These snobs even do not realize what they miss. What is valued in the play the most? Sincerity of acting, and the feeling that everything is for real. In fact, this is present in student theater performances. Sincerity is often felt even better than during a professional performance, as youngsters are more open for expressing their emotions and feelings, even if they are on stage. There is a simple principle: you should be able to express various feelings and emotions openly and sincerely for being a professional actor, however, you should not be a professional actor for expressing them. Comparison of Professional and Student Performances The key argument which "gourmet" gives while discussing student performances is the statement that professional performance can not be arranged between lectures and exams. The only conclusion which may be derived is that they have never watched these performances. Surely, they are not professional, however, they are sometimes even more enjoying then professional plays: 1. Theater actors earn their living, and often think over their income instead of caring of the audience, while students are just enthusiastic and do everything with joy 2. Professional stage presupposes the access to everything necessary in decorations, while students are not able to get everything they need; hence, they have to apply more creativity for arranging performances. Anyway, the final impression depends on your own considerations and initial purpose of visiting the performance. Any student performance may be enjoyed fully, as well as professional play may distract you, and kill any further wish of visiting theater.
Student Theater vs. Professional Acting. Discussion and Analysis
