FEATURES OF THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ACTING SKILLS IN MUSIC AND DRAMATIC THEATER ACTORS

Abstract

The article defines the concept of “acting skills”, to fully disclose this term, its structure was examined based on theworks of various scholars. The principle of acting skills is revealed, which enables an actor to immerse themselves in a role. The article also examines and characterizes the means of expressive acting, which ensure a high level of acting performance.In addition, writing the article made it possible to identify the components that are part of the verbal and non- verbal means of actor’s expression, which allow the actor to form his professional competence. The article also outlinesthe main aspects of verbal expressive means in the context of acting skills, which allow the actor to emotionally influencethe audience, possess emotional expressiveness, improve acting abilities, achieve aesthetic impact, and perform various pragmatic functions – all of which shape acting technique and methodology.The necessity of an actor’s work on their own cognitive abilities, emotions, and the psychological and emotionalaspects of their personality is considered, as these factors should positively influence acting skills.The development of an actor’s musical abilities requires special attention, since it is in the music-drama theater that the combination of dramatic art with music is an integral part of professional activity. The ability to feel the rhythm, to intonate, to singly work with the text, as well as to emotionally interact with the musical accompaniment are necessary prerequisites for the formation of a universal actor. Developed musical thinking allows the actor not only to adapt to the requirements of the musical material, but also enhances the expressiveness of the role, makes the stage image coherent and convincing.The development of musical abilities contributes to the improvement of the vocal apparatus, articulation clarity,dynamic range and intonation flexibility, which are key factors of acting expressiveness. Musical training developssound memory, auditory sensitivity and emotional reaction, which allows the actor to subtly feel changes in the musical background, respond promptly to rhythmic or harmonic accents and preserve the organicity of stage existence in the conditions of musical drama. Thus, musical abilities not only expand the technical arsenal of the actor, but also deepen his ability to artistic interpretation, which is especially important in creating a stage image in the genres of operetta, musical and other forms of synthetic theater.The article shows that acting skills significantly depend on the flexibility, openness, innovation of the actor, his/her ability to deeply understand and feel the creative processes and its components. The development of acting skills is impossible without constant self-improvement and improvement of one’s skills, discovery of new aspects of one’s own personality, development of new author’s techniques, and improvement of the manner of getting into the character.The concept of ‘acting skills’ is revealed through the development of actor’s intelligence, namely the complex of intellectual and creative abilities of the actor.The article shows that acting skills significantly depend on the flexibility, openness, innovation of the actor, hisability to deeply understand and feel the creative processes and its components. However, the necessity of masteringvarious components of expressive acting is undeniable, as it is through voice (prosody, stress, melody), intonation, facial expressions, gestures, and body movements that the actor is able to emotionally influence the audience; a high levelof acting technique, intuition, cognitive abilities, experience, and knowledge is also essential. The article has led to the conclusion that the formation and development of acting skills should be systematic and continuous through the actor’s conscious development of acting expressiveness, gaining additional knowledge thatwill positively affect the result of acting. All this contributes to the formation of the actor’s intelligence at a high level,which is the key to a deep and convincing stage reincarnation.