I Don't Need an Acting Class

Soul Problem Vs. Plot Problem


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There’s a difference between getting the job and getting the part. And if we want to elevate ourselves to doing great work and truly “get the part,” then we have to understand that the key lies in discerning a plot problem from a soul problem. Your character’s soul problem is what runs deep. It’s what’s really going on, underneath the plot. This is not about getting the answer right, it’s an exploration that begins when you start rehearsal and in some ways, never ends. We must keep asking: what is going on with this person, beneath what they are saying? What “soul problem” is this human being wrestling with? Have a question for Milton? Email him at [email protected] Brought to you by Anchor.fm and weaudition.com

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I Don't Need an Acting ClassBy Milton Justice

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