You are attending a dinner party (in my mind you are fancy), and at this party you are mingling with the guests. You are in the midst of pleasantries with one particular guest when it is discovered that the other person is a singer. As conversation around this talent continues, others in the room catch wind and join in the discussion (you rock at small talk). Soon the entire room is gathered around listening to The Singer's tales. Then, out of the blue someone yells 'Hey, I have this guitar here… we should jam!' (Hold it - if it is a fancy dinner party they might not use the words 'jam' so let me rephrase.) 'Pardon me, I see that the host has a baby grand piano, might I suggest a quick song to entertain these fine folks?' (better) The next thing you know your new best friend, The Singer is entertaining everyone with their mad skills.
Acting is more like being a bad singer.
Take the same situation just mentioned, but instead of an angelic like voice, you hear a combination of Rebecca Black and Ricky Martin. Suddenly the room is filled with a haze of awkwardness. You instantly reach to your pockets to make sure you have your keys, eye the door and plan your escape route. The same reaction occurs when someone utters the words ‘Oh, yes I act. Would you like me to do a quick monologue?’
Being a good actor is like being a horrible singer. Mention you act, people reach for their keys, eye the door and plan an escape route - you have to be prepared. Actors love a good monologue jam session.
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