At a very young age we are engendered with that glamour that is associated with the world of performance. Little girls dream of being ballerinas while little boys idolize the super heroes that they see on television. As we grow up and evolve as human beings our priorities change, and while some focus on medicine and law, the ideas that we hold about show business never fully goes away. "There's no business like show business like no business I know. Everything about it is appealing. . ."" This timeless cliché from ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, is a very jovial and, in many ways, naive way to look at the business that is performing. Everything about it may seem appealing- money, recognition, admiration, but once the choice is made to become a professional performer, the clouds must dissipate from around your head and your feet become firmly planted in a business. A business that, while glamorous, can be very trying and demanding. Acting Professionally, by Robert Cohen, is a wonderful inside look at what a dedicated performer must expect, prepare for, and sacrifice to be a professional actor/actress. A staple for anyone involved in the industry, Cohen does a wonderful job illustrating the harsh but rewarding world that is the theatre. .
The book opens with some brutal statistics about the industry. For the unprepared person, learning that "the number of self supporting career actors- those who can be said to make their living as actors for at least ten years in a row- is no more than 2,00 or 3,00 people,"" can be quite lurid (Cohen 3). While I couldn't have repeated the statistics verbatim, I have been told numerous times about the minimal amount of those who "make it."" My performing arts high school was no semblance to the "real industry,"" but it did provide me with an early glimpse of the politics and competition, and I was told of the fact that "at any given time, fewer than 10% to 15% of the country's professional actors are in fact employed- (3).
Also one should look and act like a professional. ... Then as we became nurses the idea of professional nursing broadened. ... Our appearance is also a part of professional nursing. ... In conclusion a professional nurse should possess many qualities that any professional in any area possesses. ... Looking and acting the part is also important to show professionalism and dedication. ...
Even though the nurse has stated that she might be experiencing anxiety could calm Shona down and relieve her stress a little bit, it is still wrong and is not a trait that a professional nurse should demonstrate. ... As a professional, the nurse should not have "cut to the chase" because it is impolite and could undermine the patient. ... The nurse indicated to Shona that she was acting aggressive when Shona was only becoming aggravated with her experience. ... PN nurses can be more supportive and at the same time be professional in thier interactions by simply knowing what questi...
Continental's CEO, Gordon Bethune, realizes that these three groups are interrelated and that acting unethical to one group can and will affect the others; therefore, he has to equip his employees with the knowledge of how to make ethical decisions in their professional life. ... Acting on ethical values. ...
Over the years, professional athletes have gone from playing for the love of game to playing for the love of money. A professional athlete may make millions each year, depending on skill, popularity, and contract negotiations. ... Not only does television have an indirect influence on the exact salary of an athlete, but it also plays a direct role in acting as a bargaining source. ... A so-called player can be placed on injured reserve and use television time to be on pre-game shows, or pursue acting or singing careers during this time... Are professional athletes overpaid? ...
John Barton's acting guide Playing Shakespeare is an excellent tool for any actor serious about learning the craft, and in particular for actors who want to truly develop a skill for acting in Shakespearian productions. The series began as a video workshop done by the RSC for a British TV station and went on to such acclaim that it was eventually extended into a multi-segment video series on the acting of Shakespeare. ... It is a must for any actor serious about professionally playing Shakespeare. ...
Without identification, professional help, and education, these children can mature to be juvenile and adult sexual offenders. ... As parents, teachers, church leaders, community leaders, and childcare providers, how can we determine what is normal sex play, and what behavior is considered "acting out sexually"? ... Though there is no concretely set profile of the sexually reactive child, there are some red flags surrounding these children that should get our attention, and they can include: .A history of sexual contact. .Acting out with children who are younger than themselves. .Poss...
I felt as if the play was absolutely hilarious and was presented very professionally. In my opinion, the show excelled due to the quality of the acting as well as the presentation of the set. ... One feature of the play that really amazed me was the perfection of the acting company. ... I was also impressed with the acting of Nathan Bush as Axel. ... I thought that the play was extremely professional and very surprising in its excellence. ...
After he travelled to Switzerland to study writing he was enrolled at the University of Toronto where he continued writing but became more interested in acting. ... After this, he appeared in various regional plays which brought him back to his hometown Stratford where he preformed in the Stratford Festival He continued acting and writing on his spare time until 1977 where his first professional stage play, 72 Under the O, was produced at The Vancouver Playhouse. ... In the 1990's, Allan became head of the Drama Department at The Etobicoke School of the Arts, where he taught senior d...
After reviewing the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, the American Associate of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Baccalaureate Essential Values, and the West Virginia Nurse Practice Act, I believe I incorporate my professional values on a daily basis into my practice as a registered nurse, but I would like to enhance more values into my practice. As the AACN Baccalaureate Essentials values states "professional values and their associated behaviors are foundational to the practice of nursing." ... Honesty and acting ethically are two key elements of professional behavior. ... One ...
