<p>Interesting article about the hits and flops of actors more famous for their Film/Tv careers heading to the Big Apple.</p>
<p>Having said that, I have my tickets for Three Days of Rain as well as The Pajama Game. :)</p>
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"The problem is ... some of these people are not stage actors, they're used to doing short scenes for a movie then going back to their trailer," he said. "You can be in a movie or in a TV show and not be much of an actor."
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True. True. True. This would have been good on the Britney Spears thread! hahaha He isn't MT but if anybody wants to see a REAL actor that does both stage and film watch Inside the Actors Studio tonight. Ralph Fiennes is going to be on. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Anybody who can win a Tony performing Hamlet on Broadway and get Oscar nominations is A.O.K. with me! I thought he was amazing in Wuthering Heights with Juliette Binoche.</p>
<p>I saw Ralph in Hamlet and he was, indeed, wonderful. Actually, most of the actors I've seen in plays, who are more well-known for their other works, have been very good. I think the Britney Spears possibility was the exception, rather than the rule, for famous actors performing in the city. I don't think any of those actors discussed in this article can be compared to Britney. :)</p>
<p>What an interesting article alwaysamom. Thanks for sharing it. </p>
<p>I have never been a Julia Roberts fan and probably wouldn't be interested in paying to see her in anything on stage.</p>
<p>But am a Denzel fan and would take issue with JC being over his head. Even capable, great actors can take on the wrong roles. It happens all the time.</p>
<p>Denzel was trained at Fordham and the the American Conservatory Theatre (we share that alma mater) both first rate and he had plenty of stage experience before Saint Elsewhere.</p>
<p>Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional Theatre does what it can to stay alive. God bless the producers.</p>
<p>xxx,Mary Anna</p>
<p>You're welcome, Mary Anna. I actually am seeing Three Days of Rain because a family friend is in it and I love him on stage, Paul Rudd. :) I admit that I'm looking forward to seeing Julia, though. I'm not a HUGE fan but I tend to prefer her 'smaller' movies, such as Mystic Pizza, Flatliners, and Dying Young. Am also anxious to see Bradley Cooper, who I've always enjoyed, and am, unfortunately, one of the few who watched Jack and Bobby and loved it.</p>
<p>Charles Isherwood writes about </p>
<p>Stage Acting: It's Nice Work if You Can Afford It.</p>
<p>I believe you have to subscribe but it's free!</p>
<p>Paul Rudd,YEA! He's worth the trip to the theatre</p>
<p>Oh, this is fun.
Mystic Pizza, LOVE IT. I know Donald Petrie from my old L.A. days</p>
<p>Vincent D'Onofrio is amazing (in everything!) That movie is when I fell in love with Lili Taylor. </p>
<p>Jerri Leer also has a nice role, she is an SMU acting grad.</p>
<p>xxxMary Anna</p>
<p>AlwaysAMom, I read that article this morning as we bought the Times because our NYU kid likes to read that paper and I thought that was an interesting article! She is now on a plane back to New York. :) for her, :( for me.
Susan</p>
<p>I know how you feel, Susan. All three of mine who are in college are gone now, too. Now just one left to spoil. :)</p>
<p>This is an interesting thread but one thing bothered me... the notion that actors in film and television aren't as talented as stage actors. I think film actors are equally talented but just in different ways. They have to be more involved in the technical aspects of the camera and whatnot, plus they have to have the endurance to shoot these scenes(whether they are emotionally or physically challenging) over and over and over and over again. </p>
<p>In conclusion... this "You can be in a movie or in a TV show and not be much of an actor." is something I heartily disagree with. </p>
<p>OH and Paul Rudd is amazing, I wish I could see him on stage!</p>
<p>deegee,
Not to be too mean and judgemental, but need I mention Jessica Simpson? What about Hillary Duff? Tara Reid? Then there's ... Shannon Elizabeth. Yay for building a whole career based on taking your top off in a teen gross-out flick! And ... Oh, Gawd ... Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra?! :rolleyes: As for endurance, how long has Cherry Jones been giving consistently amazing performances in "Doubt" for eight shows a week? That's what every stage actor has to be able to do. Sorry, but the "grueling" scene work in the director's art of TV and film just doesn't approach that. It's all about who you know and what you look like on camera and a decent director can make anybody who has those qualifications and isn't a total stiff seem good ... in 100 takes if need be. Not to say that there aren't a lot of great screen actors, but no ... You don't have to be good to have success in that arena. Talent is certainly beneficial, but ... optional.</p>
<p>yeah, but in reference to jessica simpson, duff, reid, im sure you can make the same arguments with crappy people on broadway, I saw joey mcintire in wicked, he was horrible, the best part about rosie in fiddler was her broadway cares speech at the end. there are always exceptions to the rule.</p>
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I saw joey mcintire in wicked, he was horrible
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He is another part of what the article is about except he is a cheesy pop star in a fluff Broadway musical instead of a movie star in a play. I think his next project should be to get cast along with Britney Spears in something. Maybe they could get Hillary Duff and Jessica Simpson in on it. Yes! A whole musical cast with pop stars/bad film actors. Wouldn't THAT be a hoot! I think the producer would be crying all the way to the bank because it sucked so bad but made SO much money. haha Didn't a run of "The Miracle Worker" have to be cancelled because Academy Award winning movie star Hillary Swank who was supposed to be the name draw couldn't cut it? You have to hate that for the rest of the cast and crew that lost their jobs.</p>
<p>I just dont think its necessary to belittle one type of actor in order to show preferences of another type. Its no skin off my back when film actors want to try stage, nor the other way around. Sometimes it works marvellously, others not so much. There are great film actors and not so good ones, and the same thing applies to the stage. What I am saying is being an actor for film work does require talent, whether it be in the form of film technicalities, patience, endurance, schmoozing to the right producers- whatever. Of course everyone has their own opinions, I wouldnt presume to think I could change anyones mind with a small debate over the internet, and I hope others will show the same respect to me :)</p>
<p>Woot! Mary-Louise Parker gets her props at the Golden Globes! Now she is one who can truly do both stage and screen with equal excellence. Utmost respect ... even though she doesn't give the best acceptance speeches. It makes her want to make out with everybody??? :confused: LOL</p>
<p>I couldn't agree more. She and her sister, Sage Parker (also an actress) are from Houston and used to audition for me when I was a casting director. </p>
<p>Mary Louise went to NCSA. She had a hard beginning. Always creating the stage role and getting screwed when it came time to making the film version.</p>
<p>Good for her tonight!</p>
<p>xx,Mary Anna</p>
<p>Oh, cool! I thought she was an Army brat from South Carolina but it makes sense that she moved around. At what stage in her development was she when you saw her? Was there anything in particular that set her apart at that stage? Strengths? Weaknesses? I assume the foundation for that voice was always there. It's always good to hear about where different actors were when they were younger. It serves as a reminder of how much we all need to grow. :)</p>