Differences between Film Actors & Theater Actors - PART 1

     One would think without any experience that Film Actors and Theater Actors are a lot like each other because they both involve the element of acting, right?  Well, yes, there are lots of similarities...don't get me wrong!  But, there are also lots of differences.  Below, you will find a diagram to express a highlight of some of the most obvious but complex differences:

	FILM ACTING	THEATER ACTING
FOOTAGE	Gathering footage for a reel is much simpler in terms of developing a reel to showcase off to an Agent or a Casting Director	Since theater performances are limited a given production or season, unless the play is recorded, it's hard to distribute footage for Casting Directors to look at either while being cast in a theater of a film production of some sorts.
STEPPING	Depending upon what location or position the film camera is located, actors need to be aware of where the camera is at all times.  It's almost like a separate craft has to be developed.  That way, cinematographers can easily establish correct screen direction.	Stepping is based upon the audiences' point of view and nothing more.  If the audience can't see the actors' perform, it's as almost if it didn't exist.
MEMORIZATION	Film Actors have an advantage of performing take after take per the director on set. There is more time in achieving the best possible take no matter the quantity.  As a result of the repetition, lines can better hold mentally. Still, it doesn't mean actors can be lazy with the lines. There's just more flexiblity between the rehearsals and the actual filming.	Let's face it, there is rehearsal after rehearsal in a theater production.  However, following Dress Rehearsal, the performers have only one shot to get it right.  There are no takes.  If one messes up, the show still goes on, but the impression is a dreadful one.  That's why theater acting takes serious dedication!

This is the Part 1 in highlighted some key differences. Future blogs will continue to follow.  Just take these first few differences in, and we'll build from there :-)