ABSTRACT
An actor’s goal is to communicate a character to an audience and this is the only necessary and defining aspect of theatre. However, the portrayal of emotion is a critical component of acting, and also seems to be one of the most difficult and complex tasks of the actor. This study examined the mirroring approach to stage performance using a film actor in the person of Taiwo Ibikunle. It is believed that the theatre speaks through the actor, so the importance of the actor to the society was examined. Furthermore, it discussed the significance of the actor as a mirror of the society and as a watchdog of the society especially as it affects their roles and its interpretation.
Qualitative method was used in this study, using interviews, diaries, journals and observations. The method based chiefly on personal observation, interview with the case study of Taiwo Ibikunle, and library study which inculcated analytical research method. The interview guide comprise of 19 items questions bothering on the objective of the study.
Findings from the study showed that acting is a profession and not a mere show. It must be able to draw a line between role, personality and reality. An actor must be able to immense and absorb his role not totally. Theatre is world of illusion and not reality. The actor is like a tool for correcting and informing a facilitator towards a change for the better.
It was concluded that the actor is the mouth of the society. Hence, this study brought to the attention of readers that actors are important to the society and not all the scene that they act on stage or screen are part of their character but due to the professionalism in their work, they need to bring imagination and emotion into acting.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Aims and objectives
1.4 Scope of study
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Research Methodology
1.7 Definition of Terms
References
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.1 Conceptualizing Acting and Actor
2.2 Features of Acting
2.3 Different Views on Acting
2.3.1 The Style of Involvement
2.3.2 The Style of Detachment
2.3.3 The Style of Self-Expression
2.4 Task Emotions of the Actor
2.4.1 Task-Emotions and Task Concerns
2.5 Characteristics of an Actor
2.5.1 Competence
2.5.2 Self-Image
2.5.3 Need for Sensation
2.5.4 Aesthetic Concerns
2.6 Relationship between Actor and Audience
References
CHAPTER THREE: Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Qualitative Research Method
3.3 Interview
References
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Biography of Taiwo Ibikunle
4.2 The Power of Performance in the Psyche of the Actor
4.3 How to protect Actor Psyche
References
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary and Conclusion
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendices
