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Question
I am a 14 year old girl playing a young man's part. He's sort of cool but a little bit romantic. How do I play a guy?
Watch the way guys act. Not only what they do, but how they move, how they walk, how they sit, how they relate to each other and to girls. Don't worry about your voice. At 14, boy's voices often will sound the same as girl's. Spend some time someplace where you can watch one particular boy for a long time unnoticed - in the library, the cafeteria, a mall, etc and make note (write down) little things about their movements and their behavior.
Good luck.
jta
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Answers by Expert:
John T. Aney
Expertise
I hold a Masters` Degree in Theatre History and Dramatic Literature - I can help with any question on non-Musical theatre, including acting technique, dramatic literature, theatre history, etc. Please note - I do not answer questions regarding song choices for musical theatre auditions.
Experience
Experience: 25 years as actor and student of the theatre Masters` Degree in Theatre History and Dramatic Literature Certificate in Acting and Directing from Moscow Art Theatre Stanislavsky Summer School
Education: MA - Theatre History and Dramatic Literature, Indiana University BA - Lewis and Clark College
Clients: Wooden O Shakespeare Company (Actor and Dramaturg), Menlo Players Guild (Actor and Dramaturg), Bus Barn Stage Co, Dragon Productions, City Lights Theatre
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