As an actor...yes, I've come to terms with the fact that one day I may or may not have to be naked in a play, picture, movie, tv, or (if all else fails) PORN! These are things I know and have accepted. Hell, I've even crafted a theory that if (by the grace of heaven) I do enough work to attract interest from the general world public, I am going to CHOOSE to do an artsy naked photo shoot just in case I pull a Vanessa Hudgens and "accidentally" give the media a picture of me naked, it will be old news by then, and nothing everyone wouldn't have already seen in a much more artistic and airbrushed way.
Sly, right? LIKE A FOX.
I do question, however, when a play is ovvvverrrly gratuitous with nudity and simulated sex, if it is a bad idea to do.
Case: A play I was considering auditioning for where I would be reading for a gay male prostitute that has to get completely naked and simulate sex multiple times. Not just sex, graphic sexual acts that even make me uncomfortable to talk about in a public forum. And I am a very candid man. Seriously, I would rather my roommate tell me his door is locked because he is masturbating than him saying he's simply "reading Harry Potter." If the former was admitted I would at least know to come back in 5 minutes to borrow some kleenex, because at least he'd have it handy.
I'm giggling after writing that.
So, the question I ponder is how far can a play go before the "art" is compromised by the "penis?"
I think if any one decides to read this post, you should leave your opinion in the comment section.
In other news, I just scheduled an audition for "Happy Days: A New Musical"
IMA CHAMEEELEON
here's my thought: I think if they are naked it needs to be because the action on stage is creating a wanted response from the audience. I think nudity gets gratuitous when you lose the audience because they're not paying attention anymore...they're just staring at your cock.
ReplyDeleteTayBay makes a good point on the "you lose the audience because they're not paying attention anymore...they're just staring at your cock". Makes me think of all the people who went to see "Equus" because of a.) Dan Radcliff, and b.) Dan Radcliff naked. What a shame.
ReplyDeleteim not going to lie, i didnt read this post - i just was staring at that picture for 4 hours.
ReplyDeleteWill there be plenty of gratuitous nudity in Oh He's Just Being Miley: A One Boy Show?
ReplyDelete"Emily_is..." you are a perv.. but, I have to admit.. me too! HOWEVER, I did read the post and I wouldn't mind seeing this "porn"! My real question is.. who took this pic? oh and F! Harry Potter
ReplyDeleteOne more thing.. Vanessa Hudgens is a Conspiracy.. mmHMM! yeah, she's Zaccy's fruitfly and they just pretend to be together for good, "Disney" publicity.. that's what I think..OR know.. GASP! ;) Guess we'll see
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-Destiny's Child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMUUysmfYUw
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