Lessons in Acting

Attitude #32 – Goodbye

Alfred Armstrong — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:14:42 +0000

There are 106 Attitudes depicted in Lessons in Acting. Number 32 is “Goodbye”. This position may need to be adjusted when the person to whom you are saying goodbye is neither ten feet tall nor standing on a balcony. [sniplet … Continue reading →

Rule #31 – Passionate Kissing

Alfred Armstrong — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:12:28 +0000

There are 44 Rules of Stage Conduct in Lessons in Acting. Rule number 31 is “Passionate Kissing”. RULE 31—Passionate kissing. This should never be hurried, unless many repetitions are given. The lover puts his arm (the arm nearest the lady), … Continue reading →

Attitude #31 – Flattery

Alfred Armstrong — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:55:04 +0000

There are 106 Attitudes depicted in Lessons in Acting. Number 31 is “Flattery”. There is perhaps no skill so useful to the rising actor as that of flattery. The performer who can flatter winningly will go far in the profession, … Continue reading →

Rule #30 – Ordinary Kissing by One Party

Alfred Armstrong — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:41:50 +0000

There are 44 Rules of Stage Conduct in Lessons in Acting. Rule number 30 is “Ordinary Kissing by One Party”. RULE 30—Ordinary kissing by one party. The other stands passive. The arm nearest the lady should circle the waist, the … Continue reading →

Attitude #30 – Farewell

Alfred Armstrong — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:26:28 +0000

There are 106 Attitudes depicted in Lessons in Acting. Number 30 is “Farewell”. Many plays include a farewell or two, so every would-be actor should practise this regularly. An hour or two in front of the mirror in this position … Continue reading →

Rule #29 – Ordinary Kissing by Both Parties

Alfred Armstrong — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:09:56 +0000

There are 44 Rules of Stage Conduct in Lessons in Acting. Rule number 29 is “Ordinary Kissing by both parties”. RULE 29—Ordinary Kissing by both parties. They may meet without touching hands, or each take right hands as in shaking, … Continue reading →

Attitude #29 – Startling

Alfred Armstrong — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:15:30 +0000

There are 106 Attitudes depicted in Lessons in Acting. Number 29 is “Startling”. Also known as “the unwilling goalkeeper” or “the groper’s happy memory”, this posture is suited to a multitude of purposes.

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Rule #28 – The Lover’s Passionate Embrace

Alfred Armstrong — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:04:54 +0000

There are 44 Rules of Stage Conduct in Lessons in Acting. Rule number 28 is “The Lover’s Passionate Embrace”. RULE 28—The Lover’s Passionate Embrace. Both parties are nearly sidewise to the audience. The lady throws both her arms about the … Continue reading →

Attitude #28 – Horror

Alfred Armstrong — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:37:09 +0000

There are 106 Attitudes depicted in Lessons in Acting. Number 28 is “Horror”. Just out of shot, Boris Karloff as The Monster slowly advances, preparing to bring about a fitting end to Edgerly’s career of crimes against acting. [sniplet Daily … Continue reading →

Rule #27 – The Lover’s Ordinary Embrace

Alfred Armstrong — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:32:41 +0000

There are 44 Rules of Stage Conduct in Lessons in Acting. Rule number 27 is “The Lover’s Ordinary Embrace”. RULE 27—The Lover’s Ordinary Embrace. Let the lover stand in opposition, the hip projecting on the side nearest his lady. This … Continue reading →