Be the Part: Top Qualities of a Great Actor

All the brightest stars both on screen and on stage started from the bottom, but they were able to rise and prove their acting prowess. So, how did they accomplished it? What does it take to become a great actor? Below are key qualities that an actor should have to achieve greatness:

Dedication and commitment
Anyone can be an actor, but not everyone wants to be one. If you are one of the people who really want to get into show business, then you have to understand the amount of discipline and effort it takes to succeed. Especially when playing roles outside of your comfort zone, it's important to leave all your inhibitions behind and become your character. That's what it takes to be dedicated to your career.

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Confidence
You can't shy away from the audience. A good actor shows no fear and will perform his best at all times. Believe in yourself and your audience will believe in you.

Talent
There are those born with the talent to act; then again, there are those who don't. But that doesn't mean they can never be great actors. Talent if not honed and developed will never blossom; likewise, a person who is not born to be an actor can learn to become one. All it takes is the right attitude.

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Professionalism
Respect and be respected. It's a simple rule that many of us tend to overlook. In show business, it's imperative that actors show professionalism toward his fellow actors and all other show staff in all phases of production.

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Sold Out: The Biggest Broadway Hits of All Time

Whenever you think of all the plays that graced Broadway, there are, for sure, several titles that easily pop into your head. Here is my list of the best Broadway hits of all time:

Wicked

Selected by viewers as the best musical of 2007, Wicked has broken box-office records around the world. This play tells the untold story of the “Wizard of Oz’s” Wicked Witch of the West, some time before Dorothy came to Oz. It is based on Gregory Maguire’s “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.”

Les Miserables

This is the longest running play in London. A Victor Hugo masterpiece, “Les Miserables” is winner of eight 1987 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The story is set in 19th Century France and tells the struggles of an ex-convict and his quest for redemption.

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Cats

“Cats” is the second longest-running musical on Broadway. The musical has been presented in countries all over the world and has been translated into more than 20 languages. The story is focused on the Jellicle Cats and their life stories.

The Lion King

The musical is based on the 1994 Disney animated film, “The Lion King.” The Broadway show won six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is the recipient of “Winners of Many Viewers’ Choice Awards.” The story is about a young lion prince exiled after his father’s murder.

The Phantom of the Opera

The longest running show in Broadway history—started in 1988. It was a consistent sell-out and favorite in New York. Winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “The Phantom of the Opera” tells the story of a disfigured musical genius, who becomes obsessed with a beautiful soprano.

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Hi! I’m Joshua B. Eaves, a theater geek who found a career as a technical operations specialist in theatrical productions. Follow me on Twitter for more Broadway-related posts.