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Fionad
Joined: Aug 09, 2005
Posts: 85
From: SLT
|  Posted: 2010-07-28 16:00
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On 2010-07-28 12:04, Inca GoldBlazer wrote:
Some actors are just very sensitive. You only have to so much as suggest that they audition for the role of an 18 stone lesbian and they get all offended.
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Still take the part though and dress up in less than flattering nightgowns/wigs/fontanges and look older/iller for the part. My only disappointment was only one person mentioned I was too thin for an 18 stone lesbian.... 
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LouJ
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Posts: 1475
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-28 16:29
...in terms of horrendous costumes, might I just refer everyone to Sean Connery's outfit in the Zardoz film?
Oh, not seen it?
Then may I refer you to the BBQ on Saturday 7th of August thread? It's a beauty. And this is a shameless thread-stealing marketing ploy.
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darkling
Joined: Oct 23, 2006
Posts: 455
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-28 16:58
And of course you'll all be there already to help with The Big ClearOut!!
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Naomi
Joined: Aug 21, 2006
Posts: 1523
From: South London Theatre
| Posted: 2010-07-28 17:34
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On 2010-07-28 16:58, darkling wrote:
And of course you'll all be there already to help with The Big ClearOut!!
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I wouldn't go naked, lose weight or wear an unflattering wig to the Big Clearout. Just to clarify.
(Although I may attempt to gain weight at the barbecue)
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M
Joined: Aug 17, 2001
Posts: 1126 | Posted: 2010-07-28 17:46
Oooh FUN! 
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On 2010-07-28 11:24, Katwoman wrote:
Would you:
- wear a costume that you knew made you look stupid / fat / unattractive because it was right for the character tick
- hire / buy a costume at outrageous expense because you wanted to 'get it right' unlikely
- wear cross-gender clothing (if you're not someone who does drag up) tick
- wear a swimsuit or underwear tick
- wear nothing at all? possibly...
Would you
- wear outrageous makeup tick
- a wig tick
- dye,cut or grow your hair tick
- grow 'period' facial hair? I'm not sure how!
Would you
- lose weight not for a 5 night show
- gain weight not for a 5 night show
- wear a fat suit? probably, be a laugh
Or anything else that I've probably missed.
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I would, however, be pretty miffed if I was asked to do most of those things without it being mentioned at audition or at least on acceptance of the part.
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markwriter13
Joined: Aug 25, 2004
Posts: 1010
From: Mark Bullock
| Posted: 2010-07-28 22:19
From a Directing point of view I always like to think that I've (if I do say so myself) done a good job of casting the right person for the right role.
'There are no ugly actors just the right role for the right part' if you get my meaning...
Of course we sometimes have to cast what comes through the audition door.
Whatever the play dictates though in terms of prior warnings to anything I would deem sensitive to the role I would always have a questionaire and if the Actor at auditions is not comfortable with what's being asked then we've saved the embarassment of that rehearsal when I expected them to snog a snake in a thong with their hair bright purple.
As for Costumes. I always tend to keep good comminication with actors on what the overall design of the piece is and let them try a few things out until they are happy.
A Costume Parade under lights I've found to be very beneficial (anyways slightly detracting from the point) but does lead me to a funny story.
I was once acting in a Russian Play whereby the character had got lucky playing cards, bought a 'lady of the night' and I was supposed to take my trousers down to reveal my long-johns and thus go into my bed with her. (it was a harsh winter)
That night I forgot the long-johns underneath and had to pull my trousers down knowing my erm...wasn't there
Thankfully it wasn't the night my parents came to see it.
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LouJ
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Posts: 1475
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-29 11:43
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On 2010-07-28 17:34, Naomi wrote:
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On 2010-07-28 16:58, darkling wrote:
And of course you'll all be there already to help with The Big ClearOut!!
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I wouldn't go naked, lose weight or wear an unflattering wig to the Big Clearout. Just to clarify.
(Although I may attempt to gain weight at the barbecue)
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Of course, if anyone DID decide to come to the BBQ / Big Clearout in a Zardoz costume then I will personally pay for their food.
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LouJ
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Posts: 1475
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-29 11:45
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That night I forgot the long-johns underneath and had to pull my trousers down knowing my erm...wasn't there
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You lost your P E N I S?!!!
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Smamf
Joined: Dec 03, 2005
Posts: 823
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-29 12:32
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On 2010-07-28 11:24, Katwoman wrote:
Someone told me the other day when I gave him a costume to wear that he 'hadn't signed up for camp'. Which given that (a) the costume was vaguely military (b) this was SLT, I found a little surprising and possibly a misapprehension of what acting is about. So, just how far are you prepared to go on stage (no not that)?
Would you:
- wear a costume that you knew made you look stupid / fat / unattractive because it was right for the character Yes and have done so
- hire / buy a costume at outrageous expense because you wanted to 'get it right' Not unless there was really no other option (I mean what I would consider SERIOUS misunderstanding of the part/period etc by wardrobe and the director, in which case I probably would have left the show already) and I won the lottery
- wear cross-gender clothing (if you're not someone who does drag up) Yes
- wear a swimsuit or underwear I really don't think I'd audition for a part that required this unless I was really confident with my figure at the time
- wear nothing at all? see above. But frankly I'd still have a hard time believing anyone would want to see that
Would you
- wear outrageous makeup YES!!!
- a wig YES!!!
- dye,cut or grow your hair possibly, within reason
- grow 'period' facial hair? I'm ignoring that question
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- lose weight Constant battle, darling
- gain weight No
- wear a fat suit? Yes
Or anything else that I've probably missed.
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For me it's the shoes. Once I'm in the right shoes, love, it all comes together.
I don't do The Acting for the glamour. Just as well, frankly........ Which is why I do get so overexcited when I get to wear a pretty frock.
However, I have cried when I've been asked to wear certain things. But usually because I've been at risk of falling out of them. Once I've worked out a contraption with tit tape and underwear, no problem.
[ This Message was edited by: Smamf on 2010-07-29 12:39 ]
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Fionad
Joined: Aug 09, 2005
Posts: 85
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-29 13:41
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Once I've worked out a contraption with tit tape and underwear, no problem.
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Which leads me to the depressing time when buying tit tape to stick a spider to Ward's face (don't ask) I was subjected to quite a lengthy explanation from the shop assistant about how tit tape 'wasn't really suitable' for people of my size. Like I hadn't worked that one out. 
In terms of unflattering costume I did purposefully buy a bra three sizes too small so I could achieve that ever so attractive 'double bust' look for a part. It was so ill fitting I think I was in danger of a 'triple bust'. Mmmmm attractive.
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Smamf
Joined: Dec 03, 2005
Posts: 823
From: SLT
| Posted: 2010-07-29 14:03
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On 2010-07-29 13:41, Fionad wrote:
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Once I've worked out a contraption with tit tape and underwear, no problem.
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Which leads me to the depressing time when buying tit tape to stick a spider to Ward's face (don't ask) I was subjected to quite a lengthy explanation from the shop assistant about how tit tape 'wasn't really suitable' for people of my size. Like I hadn't worked that one out.
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Ah. I use it as it was originally intended - for sticking clothes (or toupees, originally) to skin. None of that uplift mullarkey!! Oooh! Can you imagine?! 
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Imelda
Joined: Jan 20, 2010
Posts: 8
From: South London Theatre
| Posted: 2010-07-29 16:15
I worn all manner of silly costumes and some of them have probably been unflattering too. Have never grown facial hair, no matter how hard I've tired! I've never lost weight for a role because I HAD to but I usually try to get in shape before a performance to look and feel better onstage.
And I've done nudity (last month, in Hair) but that was in a political/protest context and dim light... not sure how's I'd feel nude-ing up for a sexual scene... but that's for a different discussion.
Probably wouldn't buy/hire a really expensive costume because I'm poor.
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markwriter13
Joined: Aug 25, 2004
Posts: 1010
From: Mark Bullock
| Posted: 2010-07-30 09:08
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On 2010-07-29 11:45, LouJ wrote:
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That night I forgot the long-johns underneath and had to pull my trousers down knowing my erm...wasn't there
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You lost your P E N I S?!!!
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Yeah, has anyone seen it?
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LilyAnn
Joined: Nov 16, 2009
Posts: 50
From: South London Theatre
| Posted: 2010-07-30 10:11
- wear a costume that you knew made you look stupid / fat / unattractive because it was right for the character - Yes and have done so often (letters home is a case in point among several otehrs!)
- hire / buy a costume at outrageous expense because you wanted to 'get it right' - I have bought wigs/ shoes and jewellery and made or altered costumes because what I was given was not quite right. I've done this both as a director and actor.
- wear cross-gender clothing (if you're not someone who does drag up) Yes - I've played men and I've played a post-operative male to female!
- wear a swimsuit or underwear- I have done so - but it was in my younger and thinner days!
- wear nothing at all? -Againif really necessary and appropriate. I have done towels only!
Would you
- wear outrageous makeup - done it!
- a wig - done it!
- dye,cut or grow your hair - done it Letters Home - case in point again!
grow 'period' facial hair? If I could I probably would - I have donned a fake beard before now - but that went with an earlier question.
Would you
- lose weight - I try!
- gain weight - not usually necessary - In my 13 stone days I was cast as 'the fat one' on a regular basis
- wear a fat suit? - done
The long johns story reminds me of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Bridewell Theatre - school matinee - remember Naomi? Our Anne had to change on stage but forgot to wear her petticoat! She was very thankful I had insisted on correct underwear for the period rather than her usual 'no bra and a thong'!
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LilyAnn
Joined: Nov 16, 2009
Posts: 50
From: South London Theatre
| Posted: 2010-07-30 10:15
Fiona - no one realises how much make up went into making you look like an 18stone pox-ridden lesbian! 
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