The Secret to Acting Character: Understanding Character Point of View

In this video, New York acting teacher Suzanne Shepherd, shows you the secret to acting character is understanding your character's specific point of view.
A character is someone with a globalized point of view. This means that they have a specific way of looking at the world that colors everything they do. She uses Stanley Kowalski as an example. Stanley lives in a world where he is the king and everyone else is a servant. Stella, his wife is perfre
She walks you through an exercise that works for most characters.

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"you don't have to stand there and imagine rain, you just have to know how you feel about the fact that it's raining." seems weird, but this line really helped me

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I second that!!!

[@Teezer44]

The BEST acting teacher since UTA HAGEN - I have seen so many 'experts' in acting - Shepherd elucidates within seconds what others spend hours pontificating on. She is superb! A book is necessary!!!

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“You know what you see when you look out the window? A stage hand pulling the rope.” I enjoyed this video 😂🤍✨

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For those unaware, she passed away in 2023, at age 89. I fell in love with her person through these videos. She will be missed.

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Suzanne covers everything. Wish I had her as a tutor . Currently living in the U.K.

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It’s not what you say, it’s what you’re saying. Love this!

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why aren't there more views , this is really good advice ?!

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This is valuable

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Another beautiful Video 🥺

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Thank you

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The best ever! She's the real deal

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Actionable advice.

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Subbed. Great advice

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RUclips recommend it and I'm thankful for it

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Perfect ❤

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Brilliant

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thanks