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It takes a certain level of confidence to act. Many professional actors, whether on film or stage, will agree that there is a fundamental dichotomy in acting. While it is true that acting involves taking on another person’s personality, regardless of which acting method the actor prescribes to, it also requires one to be self-aware and confident. This confidence helps actors perform better. Confidence is necessary in acting because there will always be critics who will find something wrong with one’s work.
Actors have to develop their own self-worth in order to deal with, and thrive in, the world of entertainment. The very essence of acting demands developing confidence.
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The relationship between the two can be seen as a cycle: Self-confidence is essential for an actor to perform well. A great performance will add to the actor’s confidence, which will inspire him to continue honing his skills. But confidence from acting goes deeper than just developing or enhancing one’s skill. As strange as it may initially seem, acting increases self-confidence because actors get the chance to fully understand and appreciate themselves.
By playing or being another person, the actor (with enough self-awareness) can question his own motivations and biases. Acting also develops the talent of seeing oneself from a third person’s perspective. This ability to disengage allows the actor to see how his own actions affect other people without being clouded by morals or preconceptions. By better understanding this, the actor becomes more self-confident.
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Edoardo Costais an Italian actor who has appeared in a number of Hollywood films. Learn more by subscribing to this blog.
