Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jun 23, 2007 8:18:32 GMT -5
Ok! The question of the Week is should talent play sports?
A: Yes! An actor should be well rounded with many talents. These could even include mastering cards, magic tricks, horseback riding, a foreign dialect as well as the triple threat of acting/singing/dancing.
I played soccer from 2nd grade through my 40s. I was still playing baseball in my late 30s. And I continue to play softball in my late 40s. Staying active is an important part of maintaining an actor's longevity. Just last summer I had to lug about 70lbs of scuba equipment all day on a commercial shoot. A few summers ago, I had to fall backwards on a deck about 50 times in another TV shoot.
Other talent I have worked with have done handsprings for a 'back to school' ads. Danced for a heating & cooling company ads. And even ride roller coasters all day for Theme Park ads. (Yes! Even that is a skill!) I know yoga instructors, dance teachers, and lots of talent martial artists...all actors!
Playing or being involved with sports or fitness is a very important part of an actor's regimen. And it's not just for the young. Stay active!
A: Yes! An actor should be well rounded with many talents. These could even include mastering cards, magic tricks, horseback riding, a foreign dialect as well as the triple threat of acting/singing/dancing.
I played soccer from 2nd grade through my 40s. I was still playing baseball in my late 30s. And I continue to play softball in my late 40s. Staying active is an important part of maintaining an actor's longevity. Just last summer I had to lug about 70lbs of scuba equipment all day on a commercial shoot. A few summers ago, I had to fall backwards on a deck about 50 times in another TV shoot.
Other talent I have worked with have done handsprings for a 'back to school' ads. Danced for a heating & cooling company ads. And even ride roller coasters all day for Theme Park ads. (Yes! Even that is a skill!) I know yoga instructors, dance teachers, and lots of talent martial artists...all actors!
Playing or being involved with sports or fitness is a very important part of an actor's regimen. And it's not just for the young. Stay active!