Kate Allsopp Actor

An actor in training.

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Actor's CV

Kate Allsopp  

The cottage, Leywood road, Harvel, Meopham, Kent DA130UH

07873582406/01474814652

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  Profile

Height: 5ft 3

Build: Slim Framed

Hair colour: Auburn

Eye colour: Brown

Playing age: 16-21

  Training:

Age 13-15 GCSE Drama

Arts Award in Acting

Shakespeare School Festival - Twelth Night

Level 3 Advanced Performing Arts - Miskin Theatre

Wire flying – Midnight Circus

Trapeze – Midnight Circus

Silk work – Midnight Circus

  Stage:

2012/2013 – Barbara, The night before Christmas, Miskin Theatre, Robbie Mcgovan, Gavin Brocker, Laura White and Lucy Flack.

2012 – Kat,  Hanging on the old barbed wire, Miskin Theatre, Robbie Mcgovan and Gavin Brocker.

2012 – Ensemble/Understudy Graziella,  West side story, Miskin Theatre, Robbie Mcgovan, Gavin brocker, Denise Evans, Laura White.

2012 – Alice, After Juliet, Miskin Theatre, Bronagh Lagan and Polly Ferguson.

2011 – Sir Toby, Twelve Night, Shakespeare School Festival, Richard Coe.

  Film:

2012 – Kat, Hanging on the old barbed wire, Miskin Theatre, Robbie Mcgovan and Gavin Brocker.

  Radio:

2013 -  Kat, Hanging on the old barbed wire, Miskin Theatre, Denise Evans.

  Other Skills:

 Accents: RP, London, Liverpool

Languages: English, Basic German, Basic French

Sports: Gymnastics, Dance, Horse Riding, Netball, Tennis, Football

Circus skills including wire flying, trapeze and silk work.

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What is an actor?

What is an actor?

An actor is an artist, you are the blank canvas and you paint the picture for those you cannot see. An actor to me is being able to let the character take over you. You have to be able to be a blank canvas so that you can be made into any role and shaped into what is needed. You have to be able to convince yourself and others around you what you’re saying is natural and perceive the character to the audience through truth so that it is believable. An actor is also a storyteller, as an actor you are constantly telling a story. You are telling the story of the character, showing the feelings of the characters and relationships to others.

“Good actors can’t learn their lines until they know why they’re saying it”

This was a quotation of an actor at the national theatre. I believe this is 100% true, if an actor just learns there lines, they are simply reciting and anyone can do that. A teacher recites, A doctor recites, everyone can recite. But an actor looks into the meaning behind the words and says to themselves why? Why am I saying this? What is the character feeling at this point? As an actor you need to understand the reasons before delivering the lines so that you and the audience can feel that it is real and believable. The hardest part of acting is the lines need to seem spontaneous, if you think of it in a real life situation and there is for example an argument and this is the scene you are performing it is all rolled off the tongue, not thought out for hours on end. This is what needs to be perceived; however many times you rehearse you need it to be like it was the first time you have ever said these lines even after your tenth show.

An actor is an explorer. As an actor you explore lots of different thing, you explore ways of speaking and movements which interlink into what the character is speaking about. An actor has to be able to take risks and this is a really hard task. I know for me personally taking risks is a downfall of mine; you have to be able to discover new things in each rehearsals. You are intrigued into knowing more on the character and of the piece, so do extra research to get the better knowledge and understanding.

An actor in a company not only relies on themselves but others around them, this means everyone has to pull their weight. “You are only as strong as your weakest link” This quotation means there may be brilliant actors in a company but if some don’t pull their weight the whole piece will collapse. In a company you need a ‘sense of community’ this is being able to trust one another, to take risks and explore without feeling insecure in front of your other actors.  An actor needs to let the character take over them, this means you have to get into the mindset of the character. An actor may often feel lonely, alone on stage but the nerves turn into positive energy.

Acting may seem to ‘normals’ as an easy job, you simple pick up the paper and read what it says… right? No. Acting is one of the toughest; you need to change for a certain part. You are a blank canvas, no matter what you are like outside the rehearsal space, in it you are blank canvas. And whatever character you are chosen for you need to perceive this as, you. You are that character. Acting is very hard but the reward is amazing. Acting isn’t a job as such, but a passion. Only those who are really passionate really make it to the top, you get constant knock backs but you never give up on your passion.

Overall an actor is something which can be described different to each person. But to me, I feel you are a storyteller, an artist and an explorer. You paint the pictures for others, you tell the characters story and you explore the stage and new and interesting ways in each and every rehearsal time. An actor takes the audience on a journey, of the character, of the piece and the feelings and emotions within it, making the audience see the picture you are painting in a new colorful light. 

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Kate Allsopp - Personal Statement

Acting is a spectacular explosion on the stage of creativity, exploration, confidence and finding the ability to be able to play and have fun within the specific character. Playing is something we often lose on our war to become an adult, we are told to "stop playing" and to, "grow up", however, with a passion and love for the craft, it's a must and that's what acting is to me. Acting has always been a part of my life and has always interested me as you can explore yourself as a person through it, you can develop skills to gain confidence and when the shows done that buzz, that feeling from within is worth the sweat, blood and tears you've put into it. I know it is my future. I am currently training as an actor at the Miskin Theatre; I am in my second and final year of the Advanced Acting Course and thoroughly enjoying it. Through Miskin I have been able to develop a huge amount not only as an actor but as a person knowing the heights I am able to go to. I have gained a huge amount of confidence and really have a first hand view of life in theatre, I've learnt the expectations and needs to be able to be a part of a company in discussions, performances, physical theatre and using aerial skills. The experience of working in a real theatre environment has given me the opportunity to stretch my understanding and to discover myself as a young actor. It has also made me determined to continue and develop my training.I have worked with a number of directors and in a number of productions playing to a paying public including: After Juliet written by Sharman Macdonald:Directed by Bronagh Lagan, Playing Alice. Hanging On The Old Barbed Wire by Robbie McGovan & Neil Maskell, Directed by Robbie McGovan, Gavin Brocker and Denise Evans. Playing Cat. This was a truly outstanding piece and developed me so much as an actor. West Side Story by Bernstein/Robbins, Directed by Robbie Mcgovan, Gavin Brocker, Bronagh Lagan and Denise Evans. Playing Graziella. The Night Before Christmas written by Robbie Mcgovan and Laura White. Directed by Robbie Mcgovan, Laura White, Gavin Brocker and Lucy Flack. Playing Barbara a young witch and principal character At senior school, I took part in the Shakespeare school festival in which four schools come together to put on a different piece of Shakespeare all performed in a professional theatre. I believe as an actor I am very versatile, I have previously played parts of fat drunken men,to snobby uptight girls and a crazy witch who can fly. I believe I can do a range as I look deep into the character knowing how to behave while putting my own twist onto it. I have always had positive reviews on my monologues as I believe I am a confident actor who can be alone on stage and can still captivate the audience. Acting is more than a hobby for me it is a strong interest of mine. I dance and have a background in gymnastics. Since the age of 15 I have worked in local shops learning for myself about business about business and the financial side of life. Earning my own money has really made me learn how to manage mine and I think I have learnt life lessons and become a responsible adult because of this. I know Acting is a tough industry but its something i love and has always been a dream of mine so i am determined to make it in the art world. I aspire to be a successful actor and this course would help me on the road to acting as a future.