198. Casting Directors Erica S. Bream & Cara Chute Rosenbaum on Script Analysis: The Key to Booking the Room
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The Importance of Script Analysis in Acting
In this chapter, they discuss the importance of script analysis in acting. They explain that script analysis is effectively reading comprehension, where actors need to understand the purpose of the scene, their character's role in the scene, the overall story arc, the relationship between characters, and what their character wants from others. They emphasize that by not digging into the deeper layers of the text, actors can end up with surface-level performances, whereas thorough script analysis allows them to discover a range of emotions, feelings, and vibes to enhance their performance.
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