Unit 306: Planning for a Career

 The 5 stage actors I decided to research were:  Mella Faye:   https://www.mellafaye.co.uk/  https://britishmusiccollection.org.uk/node/64286 https://soundandmusic.org/discover/composer/mella-faye-pecho-mama/  Mella is an actor, musician and director, most well-known for her play Oedipus Electronica, a modern retelling of the Greek myth, in which she plays Jocasta.  She founded and is still a art of the band/theatre company Pecho Mama, which was formed in 2016. Her career spans over 20 years, from when she toured as Mella Faye and the Big Band from 1999-2002.  I found a contact for Mella and emailed her, however as of yet I have not received a reply.  This was the email I sent her:  Hello Mella,  My name is Emily Śliwka. I am a college student currently studying RSL Acting at Suffolk One Sixth Form College.  I have a keen interest in getting into the creative industry and have been conducting some research into careers in stage acti...

Stage Actor An actor is a person who portrays a character in a production. A stage actor must act onstage in front of a live audience. They most commonly perform plays and often work in a group or troupe.  Stage actors must also take part in rehearsals leading up to the performance, which can take several weeks. Because of the live performances, it is essential that the actor is able to memorise all of their lines for the performance. Performances can run anywhere from a week to months.  Skills/qualifications required:  Being a stage actor requires a lot of basic skills, such as:  Punctuality Teamwork Staying in character Taking direct feedback/orders from directors/choreographers  Learning lines  Communication  Stage presence  Professionalism  This role can be more challenging than onscreen acting as it requires long periods of being onstage in front of audiences and memorisation of lines. It also requires more creativity, as when you are on...

  Where Am I Now: Where I am now:  - currently studying RSL Acting, Sound Engineering (BTEC Extended Certificate) and A-Level English Literature in college - part of college choir and covers band  - part of New Wolsey Theatre's Young Company  - I aspire to go to a university specific for acting or a drama school.  Where I plan to be in the future:  - I want to have been in a touring production or troupe  - I want to have been on TV or film  SMART TARGETS  Short-term goal: (1-2 years - college):  S - I want to leave college having achieved good results in all 3 of my A-Levels.  M - I will need good grades in order to get into my desired university so I will have to focus on my studies and work hard to build on my skills.  A - I will need to be highly motivated as this work will not be easy, but it is achievable with effort.  R - These will help me to build on my qualifications and broaden my skills in acting.  T - This...

After receiving feedback from my peers, I found that the general viewpoint was that although I showed some confidence in my statement, I was lacking in confidence through voice, specifically through volume and intonation. When I revise my statement I will make sure to speak loudly and clearly, and use more intonation and verbal accentuation to show my enthusiasm. I was  also told I needed to be more engaging in my body language and facial expressions, so to improve on this I will make sure to smile and use more open body language to draw attention. I also found that I needed more detail in my statement, specifically in my areas of experience, so I will be sure to change his by adding in more clarification such as the names of productions and groups.  When filming my revised statement I found that I was able to put more intonation and emphasis into my words which I thought made the video more attention grabbing, however I was unable to successfully chang...