ABSTRACT
The problem of poor acting has bedeviled the quality of
production content of the Nigerian movie industry, and too many ambitious
Nigerians jump into acting without understanding the demands. This project
which focused on the acting technique of a successful Nigerian actor is a
qualitative study shall employ the interview methodology to investigate the
techniques of the actor under study. The research deduce that there is the need
for all talented actors to be exposed to trainings and capacity development programs
that will refine their raw talent. Among other things the researcher recommends
that Nigerian actors should endeavor to re-event their techniques by being
innovative enough and offer fresh innovations to the acting profession.
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background
of the Study
The definition of art as ‘skills in performance which may be
acquired by experience, study or observation’ (Dean and Cara, 3), applies also
to the idea of acting as a performing art. Meanwhile, Whiting has described
Acting as ‘the most glamorous and fascinating” (185) art of the theatre. This
could own to the fact that the actor is atheatre workforce that is readily
recognized by the audience, as well as by members of the society, due to his
task. Hence the Actor is the “image maker” of the theatre, there is the need to
develop and improve his capacity, so that he can maximize his impart on the
society.
For the purpose of providing a
document that can improve the quality of acting in the Nations performing Art
industry, this study seeks to examine and analyze the acting techniques and
approaches of an outstanding Nigerian actor.
1.2 Statement
of the Problem
Statistics have revealed that the Nigerian video film industry,
popularly known as “Nollywood”, is the “world’s 3rd
largest producer of films” (Wikipedia). However,one can observe that this
achievement describes production in terms of quantity, and not quality. The
quality of the “Nollywood” films, with regards to technical inputand acting
still remains poor. Among other factors, the poor quality of acting owns to the
problem of incompetence and inadequacies on the part of untrained, but
ambitious individuals who parade themselves as Actors. It is the researcher’s
thinking that a study ofthe acting skill and techniques of a successful
indigenous actor will not only help in the aspect of documentation of the
African experience in the acting industry, but such document can aid
incompetent actors and ultimately improve the quality of acting in the Nigerian
Video Film Industry.
1.3 Aim
and objectives of the Study
This researcher aims at improving the capacity of the
Nigerian actor by documenting the acting technique and approach of a role
model, and successful Nigerian veteran Actor. The objectives of the study shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1)
To review the history and
development of acting.
2)
To survey the Nigerian acting
profession on stage and on screen.
3)
To analyze the acting techniques and
approaches for role interpretation.
1.4 Justification
of the Study
The justification of this study also lies in its purpose for
improving the quality of acting on the Nigerian Actor so as to expand patronage
for the industry, and ensure a better impact on the society. Thus, it seeks to
engender growth in the Acting profession for stage and screen.
1.5 Significance
of the Study
The strong influence of western education on the Nigerian
performing arts, including acting, makes it difficult to account for technical
innovations derived from the Nigerian experience. This research, which shall
document the acting techniques of a veteran Nigerian actor, with regards to
role interpretation, shall serve as a useful resource material for actors in
the Nigerian industry, and for scholars on research in the field of acting.
1.6 Scope
and limitationof the Study
The scope of this research shall focus on the techniques for
role interpretation deployed by a successful Nigeria Actor-Peter Fatomilola,
who is a model to many actors in the Yoruba Regional video Film Industry. Peter
Fatomilola has stared and featured in numerous films, but this study shall
limit its investigation only two (2) of such video films, titled Asiri Aye (2015)
and Oparun(2015)
1.7 Research
Methodology
This research depends largely on literary fact and its
primary source shall be from the performances of the actor understudy and
interviews with the actor, while the secondary sources shall include textbooks,
journals, encyclopedia, library archival, and internet resources etc. The study
shall adopt Modern Language Association (MLA) style of documentation, and the
research methodology shall be mainly based on the interview method.
1.8 Definition
of Terms
Terms and phrases, which will serve as pivot for this study
have been defined accordingly. They shall include the following: Acting, Role
Interpretation, Techniques, Documentation, and Approaches.
1.1.1
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Acting:
This term refers to the “imitation” of an
action and character
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by
a performer(actor) for the audience’s view, be it on stage or for screen
medium.
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1.1.2
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Role
interpretation: This phrase describes the primary
duty of an actor in relation to a performance script. It is
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the
fulfilment of this task, by an actor, alongside with other performers that
give life to the script.
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1.1.3
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Techniques:
This refers to the manner and approach with which an actor’s skill is
manipulated to achieve a
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desired
result.
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1.1.4
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Documentation:This
explains the process of generating and providing valuable information,
recorded in a
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manner
and order that it can be used for reference purposes.
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