The Importance of an Acting Range

Having a specialisation in the Television and Film industry is a great thing to have, from sports to accents, your specialty skills can get you recognised for some exciting projects and be that first step in the door that many actors search for in their career. But just specialising in a few skills can be a limiting factor to what you get cast as in the industry. Having a RANGE as a performer is what gives the chance to open up more opportunities for you in the industry. IPM's team has looked at the benefits of having a range for your acting profile and career.

Having a range in your performance skills doesn't just mean genre specific skills, every actor needs to be able to do comedy, drama, horror etc. It means being able to perform for Commercials, Voice Only Roles, Video Games, Presenting Roles and even now social distancing interactions! The list goes on and on to what you could use your acting skills for in the industry. The more you are able to adapt to in the medium and format of a performance, the more opportunities for you to get seen by casting. 

This doesn't mean that you can't master a certain specialty or really harness your niche. It is good to keep your skills at a peak state for your specialisations, but this means that you need to be open to the possibility of stepping beyond your regular casting type. As an actor you are there to fill the role with what is needed/wanted by the director. When your range broadens you begin to form into those roles and the more opportunities begin to arise. 

Stretching your acting muscles for a new skill or method isn't just for the casting and career side of performance growth. It is a personal growth that will become more and more evident in your confidence. The more your confidence grows, the more you push yourself to do better. Giving your characters and emotional performances a new edge. as your creativity goes beyond the specialisations that started your passion for acting.  

Beginning to broaden your range doesn't have to be a daunting task. As an actor, you will always be growing and always finding something new to learn. Especially in the fast paced growth of the film and television industry. Start with something small, try to work on your improvisation or start learning the accent you have been putting on hold. Little steps can turn in to something big!  

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