The notion of acting is fascinating .The idea of projecting versions of self that are completely removed from one’s actual self- but in fact, we do it every day- possibly all day…discuss..
Love so much about this. I’m fascinated too by what it must be like to inhabit a character one might play in theatre or film. How much of that must takeover the actor. The same is true when writing I think - I’m writing fiction and I have glimpses (on a good day) of my character’s POV.
And yes yes yes, leaving acting for the stage and being our true selves in the world is something I strive for - maybe it’s a life long search to truly get there?
It seems to me that we almost instinctively revert to 'acting' in our lives when we feel a need disguise our vulnerabilities. We do this even though, in most cases, it is so much more rewarding to be open and honest about ourselves.
It is nice when you meet people in life where the protective 'acting' instinct does not kick-in straight away. For me, they are always the most memorable encounters.
Love so much about this. I’m fascinated too by what it must be like to inhabit a character one might play in theatre or film. How much of that must takeover the actor. The same is true when writing I think - I’m writing fiction and I have glimpses (on a good day) of my character’s POV.
And yes yes yes, leaving acting for the stage and being our true selves in the world is something I strive for - maybe it’s a life long search to truly get there?
Thank you Parul !
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Liv.
It seems to me that we almost instinctively revert to 'acting' in our lives when we feel a need disguise our vulnerabilities. We do this even though, in most cases, it is so much more rewarding to be open and honest about ourselves.
It is nice when you meet people in life where the protective 'acting' instinct does not kick-in straight away. For me, they are always the most memorable encounters.
Thanks so much Ken
What a great piece, thought provoking and rather grounding interestingly!
Thanks Gracie x
can’t wait to listen to this
Thanks Luna xx