r/SubredditDrama • u/is_this_working (?|?) • Mar 31 '15
/r/Acting. Act I, Scene I. Enter OP: "most actors are unbearable, obnoxious and up themselves". Exit OP. Enter drama.
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u/yung_wolf Mar 31 '15
Maybe we can pull a few of the people from that sub for a dramatic reading?
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Mar 31 '15
You're gentleman and a scholar.
I'll try to learn from your wisdom. I might not though, because I'm usually too far up myself, so I apologize. But, hey, I'm an actor.
Sorry about that last bit, I can't help being obnoxious. You know..actor! I'm just glad I'm not so obnoxious that I write posts saying things like "this is a no-no".
I think this gave me an aneurysm. God I hope I didn't, but I'm pretty damn sure this is exactly how I spoke in high school when I thought I was being clever.
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u/WMWA Mar 31 '15
I honestly enjoy the thread titles in this sub more than the actual drama most of the time
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u/carboncle Mar 31 '15
A lighting tech thinks actors are self-absorbed and annoying? Fetch me my smelling salts, I don't know when an opinion has been so unexpected!
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u/crayonwillow Mar 31 '15
Technicians thinking actors are over the top and dramatic?! THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION.
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u/mydearwatson616 Mar 31 '15
I worked in theater for a long time. Most actors are, in fact, unbearable, obnoxious, and up themselves. It depends on the show mostly. A comedy show like The Full Monty brings in a more down to earth cast that likes to have fun, while more serious productions like Les Mis bring the most self absorbed asshats in the business.
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u/IAMA_DRUNK_BEAR Mar 31 '15
I mean, without painting with a broad brush here, I would imagine the acting profession by default would attract good looking people, with a lot of almost over self-confidence, who all probably like attention, which is a pretty good recipe for being unbearable, obnoxious, self centered, etc.
But I've also met plenty of actors who are thoughtful, humble, down to Earth people who just dig the whole scene. Different strokes and what not.
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u/mydearwatson616 Mar 31 '15
Yeah the best actor/actress I've worked with is Sally Struthers. She's one of the nicest, friendliest people I've ever met. There are a lot of awesome actors, but there are a lot more assholes.
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u/JayrassicPark Mar 31 '15 edited Apr 03 '15
I took acting classes. While a majority of people were there to have fun, you did have the self-absorbed asswipe who either thought they were surrounded by amateurs and were easily annoyed by people not being mature, because they'd served as DP for some indie horror films and spewed sarcasm and passive-aggressiveness towards everyone (and basically became a big baby in a grown-ass man's body), or the sort of alpha assclown who acted like they walked off the set of Mean Girls and forgot to drop character. Filled in every stereotype of the spoiled superstar - huge moron toward anyone who didn't act like them, "fashionably" late, loud as hell, followed by a clique and a gay "best friend", gossipy as shit and forcing herself into every conversation, etc.
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u/carboncle Mar 31 '15
I was an actor for a bit, got my BFA in it and such. Most actors I've known are lovely...but I'm also aware that I've been cast in things over more obviously talented people just because I'm low-drama and dependable.
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Mar 31 '15 edited Apr 01 '15
A good troll should be judged by how few words they need to get the largest reaction.
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u/whyarereb Mar 31 '15
What an insecure dude. OP's post is absolutely screaming "other people's success makes me feel bad about myself!!! Stop making me feel bad about myself!!!!" Also, most of the legitimately insufferable behavior exemplified by lots of young actors comes from having to essentially show off for a living, and having a really high rejection rate. If someone is turned down 999 out of the 1000 times they audition (which is case for the vast majority of young performers), of course they have to be a little full of themself. It's really the only way to stick it out until you build on a thicker skin. Being an actor myself I personally enjoy the flamboyant nature of other actors, but I see how it could be obnoxious to other people, haha. I will note that all the semi-professional, professional, and Broadway-level performers I've had the fortune of meeting have been nothing but incredibly friendly and encouraging. When you have a shitty attitude it really gets around and you don't get hired.
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Mar 31 '15
I think looking for drama amongst the people in the profession it is named for might be low hanging fruit.
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Mar 31 '15
As always, my favorite kind of drama: the kind where everybody comes off looking like a dingus.
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u/IAMA_DRUNK_BEAR Mar 31 '15
I mean, I think this guy knows what he's talking about given his prestigious and robust high school career.