第二篇: Did you know that as recently as a few generations ago, one of the most common forms of entertainment was
listening to actors in radio dramas? During the 1930s, for example, radio audiences had to imagine the scenery, the
action, and even the performers’ physical appearance. Nowadays, modern acting comes in various forms and can
be classified into three types: stage acting, television acting, and film acting.
Of the modern types of acting, the oldest form is stage acting. Plays, ranging from Shakespearean classics to
more modern hits, are performed in large theaters and on small community stages. The same performance is
repeated in stage acting, and the stage sets stay the same for each performance. Also, stage acting is “live,” so
using understudies or replacement actors is crucial. Because of this reason, many people say there is nothing more
entertaining than watching actors performing live on the stage.
Television acting could be the best-known type of acting. This type of acting generally is done for television
programs produced in a studio. The storylines change weekly as writers create new dialogs and scenes for the main
characters. Actors come to work five days a week to rehearse their lines. Television scenes can be filmed repeatedly
until the actors get them right. With TVs in practically every household, it is no wonder this is the most familiar
form of acting.
Finally, there is film acting. Filming acting begins with a screenplay, which includes all the written
information about the set and the actors’ dialogs and grows into a movie. It can be filmed anywhere in the world.
For instance, if the story takes place in Brazil, the film crew and actors go on location in that country to film.
Because it is not a live performance, directors may request that an actor repeat a scene until they are happy with
the results, which can mean much work for the actors.
Whichever form it takes—stage, television, or film—it is interesting to note that different forms of acting
have unique characteristics. However, regardless of the acting one prefers, it is safe to say that audience members
will continue to appreciate the craft of acting as long as it provides such enjoyable entertainment.