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The Seagull
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1:44
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1:57
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Adler discusses the character of the Mother in The Seagull as a woman who married a strong man, got pregnant, and then got rid of him.
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Theory and Technique |
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The Seagull
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2:25
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3:25
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Adler discusses the Mother and her son as being involved in art. And another character who is also an actor. The son as an embarassment to his mother. She says "No actress needs to have a son that is 25."
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Theory and Technique |
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The Seagull
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3:30
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3:58
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Adler continues discussing the uselessness of sons to an actress. Making another joke about grandsons and says seriously I'm telling you don't do it!
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Theory and Technique |
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The Seagull
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4:01
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Describes the mother as a woman of 43 or 44 but seems younger. The actress should not play her age. Actresses don't get older, tired, and not in pain. A 35 year old actress with a son of 25 would feel embarassment as if he should not be there.
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Theory and Technique |
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The Seagull
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4:50
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5:24
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Adler states that she also comes from this background (possibly allusion to Yiddish theater and Easter Europe). Describes an anecdote where her mom is asked why she has a son who is 38 when she is only 48. And her mother says "You see he lives his life and I live mine."
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Rhetorical Device |
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Selections of Acting Techniques (ADS0167)
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1:55
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All of the "shy" students to come up on stage are women
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Students |