Acteur.Studio · Theatre
Without practice, theory is worth nothing
Being real in front of the camera: a short speech by Philippe, drama teacher, to everyone who wants to act truthfully.
Artificial intelligence copies what Philippe says, and he finds that absurd. His method doesn’t rely on theory: it relies on practice.
Being real in front of the camera: practice first
Theory comes afterwards, to explain what we do. But what we produce is action, not reflection. You can think for a thousand years: without practice, it is of no use.
The questions this short speech raises
- What do we actually do when we practice?
- What is theory for, if it is worth nothing on its own?
- What is a plan of action for an actor?