Behind the Curtain: The Untold Psychological Toll on Actors After the Cameras Stop Rolling
Edun Precious What happens when the camera stops rolling? Have we ever thought about the psychological repercussions a role has on its actors? This is the story behind the script, the mental, emotional, and physical crash actors experience after being so deeply immersed in a character. Walk with me as we unveil the untold experience of these characters and their mental hangovers. The psychology of man can't easily distinguish between real trauma and performed trauma once an actor is fully immersed in a role. Actors often spend up to a year in intense rehearsals for productions, which frequently makes it difficult for them to detach from their characters. Imagine looking into the mirror and seeing two sides to yourself: the real you, and the character you have lived as. They have lived a life filled with emotions that are not their own, sharing the character’s pain, trauma, joy, and tears. This is where the character ends and the actor begins. Viola Davis, acclaimed for ...
