+401 People who say there are no small parts only small actors are liars. If you have one line in a play that is DEFINITELY a SMALL role, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yes, that's a small role, but you're originally talking about small parts. OHOHO

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Glen Coco doesn't say ANYTHING, but his role is massive! Ha fuckin ha.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

glen coco was great

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I want to be him.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

unleash the dogs!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Ok. You go to a play where there are no "small roles" then come and tell me how the play went and how convincing it was that it is real.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

how bout this one, "I'll have what she's having!"

by Anonymous 13 years ago

or the extras they just stand around and pretend to talk but never actually say anything or sit in a desk pretending to be doing homework

by Anonymous 13 years ago

What if your character is mute?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

"These pretzels are making me thirsty."

by Anonymous 13 years ago

True, but I've seen some FANTASTIC one line actors who are better than the main character.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It's about adding personality and realism to the lines, whether through humor, drama, or even terror.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

What if that single line is the turning point, or the line that sets up the plot? What if it starts the play, or ends it? If delivered incorrectly It could ruin the whole play. That is a big part. There are also a lot of plays with characters who have no lines, but are still bigger roles then speaking parts. It's about how you deliver the lines. I don't care if your role is 95% of the lines, or 2 words, if you don't do your best, you may as well not be contributing to the play at all.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Being a "small role" is actually very important to the play. Their actions and reactions can help set the background for the play. For example, I'm in a play called Medea and I only say five lines yet I'm on the stage for the entire play except intermission.

by Anonymous 13 years ago