week #1 - discussion #3

Communicating is not a linear process

As discussed in Ch 1 communication can't be a completely linear process because it requires more than one side to the conversation.  Communication is similar to a working machine with many cogs, parts and pieces.  Everyone plays a role and everything has a purpose and being.  Communication requires some form of interaction and it cannot be completely one sided because then its difficult to form opinions and reactions. 

Acting requires a complete interaction whether it be with your audience or with your fellow players sharing the space.  As an actor part of our job is to examine how we communicate with each other and relationships between other characters.  Part of script analysis is examining the relationships we share with other characters, why we have those relationships and how we are supposed to react.