In Jeff Labrecque's article in Entertainment Weekly, he writes that countless American actors have been negatively impacted by the large influx of actors from the UK. He pinpoints training as the main issue. There are far too many American actors who are prone to laziness. Far too many young people who come to New York or LA in search of an acting career are not there to learn, but are there to become famous.

1. actor training and its impact
In Jeff Labrecque's article in Entertainment Weekly, he writes that countless American actors
have been negatively impacted by the large influx of actors from the UK. He pinpoints training as
the main issue. Unfortunately, there are many lazy American actors. Far too many young people
who come to New York or LA in search of an acting career are not there to learn, but are there to
become famous. However, British actors spend significantly more time improving in their craft.
They work on all aspects of their instrument, from voice to temperament. They practice on the
stage as well. The boost in actor training that occurred in the 40s and 50s was noted by Harold
Clurman, who spoke about the importance of said education to the success of the aspiring actor.
There were many acting teachers who emphasized the importance of training; these leaders in
the acting world include Lee Strasberg, Bobby Lewis, Elia Kazan, Stella Adler, and Sanford
Meisner. This belief has gone by the wayside.
All art forms require that one spends significant time and energy studying and learning about his
or her chosen profession. True artists will spend a lifetime improving in their craft. To be
successful, an artist has to make creativity a habit. Each detail of an actor's craft is important; they
must possess both artistic abilities and perseverance. Treating acting as a real art form is not
something that most American actors understand. Unfortunately, our society puts the focus on
money, fame, and outer appearances. And, of course, Hollywood is mostly focused on making
money. Networks are focused on fame and will most often look for the most well-known individual
to represent their studio. This contributes to the fact that actors often focus entirely on memorizing
lines and nothing more. These big names and personalities flood the Hollywood and acting
community. The result is often a bad one. This is certainly frustrating, especially for a serious
actor.
It's sad how many American actors I speak to who don't want to commit to additional years of
training. Even those who are still young want to skip the education and go straight to working.
They seem to have a hard time understanding that acting requires constant practice to improve
upon. In Britain, actors are required to improve upon their skills on the stage. You won't see them
signing up for a short class that promises great results in a short period of time. In America, actors
are told these lies all the time. Far too often, actors here are fooled into believing that, in order to
succeed, they need to spend money in order to be seen by a casting director. This is all too true,
especially in cities such as LA and NYC. These cities are full of aspiring actors who are spending
tons of money for no reason at sub-par acting studios. Although most of the actors who pass
through places like these only end up with small parts on obscure commercials or shows, they are
lured in with false promises of success. This has led to training taking the back burner.
Unfortunately, the result is the intricate characters and great roles being given to British actors
who have been trained.
In order for actors in the United States to be able to successfully compete with British actors,
more emphasis needs to be placed on training. It's crucial that they begin to see the value in
technique and craft. Knowing their abilities and developing their instrument is the first step.
American actors need to realize that, for an actor, nothing can take the place of training and

2. perseverance.
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