Is it true that actors have to be on their feet nonstop for 9hrs a day?

Question

Or more?

Answer 1

It's very doubtful. I'm in theatre, and for the most part you do have to do a lot of work, but there will be times when the director will be working with someone(s) else. There's always lunch/dinner, too. And sometimes you will be playing a big part and you will have to work A LOT, but they won't be unreasonable about it.

Answer 2

It depends on whether you're talking about actors in Theatre or Film/TV actors.

You often hear that acting in Film and TV is a 'Hurry Up and Wait' situation, you film what you need to film, then you wait until they're ready for you again. But it could also depend on whether you were a Principal (Lead) or Background (Extra) performer.

In theater, you may not have days as long, but it probably takes more of a toll on your body because everything comes from the actors themselves, not from editing or microphones (unless your lucky enough to perform for that large of an audience)

Answer 3

Not true at all. Like haf that time is on their knees in producers office.

Answer 4

No. Sometimes that may be true during some scenes in a movie, but it is seldom true. Many times their day is at least 12 hours long, though. It all depends on the shoot or production.

Answer 5

What, like they can never sit down? No, that's not true. They can rest for a couple minutes between takes, and it's not like they don't have lunch breaks, etc. They get to rest some.

Answer 6

I know I bartend and I am on my feet 9 hours a day or more...actors humm they have trailers and lunch breaks..good question though

Answer 7

I would assume so. I'm doing a theater camp, and even as kids, we have to be up almost all the time.

Answer 8

Yes. If they keep themselves busy. Now this is his entire day..acting and regular activites...

8am wake up

9am-1050am classes

1100am-230pm work(family restaurant)

3pm-5pm rehearsal for show #1

7:00pm-10pm rehearsal for show #2

1opm-whenever homework

it all depends on how busy you keep yourself