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| by Gregory Severance |
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source: single leaf with no date, heading or other identifying marks in my handwriting found in October 1997 detached in the pocket of a spiral notebook
cover of the spiral notebook is emblazoned with
circa Fall Term 1981 |
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At this point in time I do not wish
to pursue the art, craft or profession of acting. I am currently
working on an English Education degree with a hope to teach theatre
in the secondary schools. However, in the future, I would perhaps like
to pursue the art and craft of acting. To me acting is an art with
trememdous potential for expression. It uses as its medium the human
body and soul, bringing it closest to the essence of art -- humanity.
Acting should be radical, that is get to the root of reality. Yet, at
this time, I am more interested in studying acting from an analytical
and philosophical standpoint as a part of the construction of a
theoretical model of theatre based on existentialism. This particular
orientation has caused me problems when I have attempted to engage in
acting. In regard to what I have learned about the profession of acting, I must say that I'm appalled. I find it very undesirable to place a price on a piece of art or an artist. I am disgusted by the idea of trying to sell a particular feature of oneself in the name of acting, or anything for that matter. It is the commercial aspect of acting which is the greatest motivating factor for me not to pursue acting as a career. I realize that this may be a very knaive position, however I must go with my feelings and rely on the knowledge which I posess at the moment. Nonetheless, I am open to new knowledge and am interested in changing what I view as deplorable conditions in the profession of acting. |
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