Comments on: Being A Christian In The Acting Game - Part 2 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/ The Acting Room is a place by actors for actors. Sun, 20 May 2012 02:53:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Kirsten Tretbar http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-417 Kirsten Tretbar Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:27:23 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-417 Sorry to take so long to get back to you Kay, I've been in a play myself (Streetcar Named Desire) pretty much all Winter, and so have been a bit out of commission - and I plan on writing about that experience in depth once I have some perspective on it.... Now, about your son. I think you did the right thing. Especially since he's so young - this isn't really a Christian issue, it's an age issue. I don't think I'd want my child, anywhere under the age of about 14, being in that scene. I've seen the movie version with Daniel Day Lewis, and it's okay - not the most redemptive story, more about the director's past with all the women in his life, and I think his mother had been a prostitute. Don't ever feel bad for protecting the innocence of your child - no matter what age they are. I think it's absolutely fine to have done what you did. Mothers need to take charge of their children's lives more, and they will learn soon enough about the dark side of life, and once they are older, you can explain to them what a story is about, what their part in it is, and what subjects in plays or films reveal about humanity (including the dark sides of life). I always state, as you have clearly read in my post, that we actors and artists who also have strong faith, need not shy away from being in projects that show the darker even seedier (or in many minds, sinning) side of life. Because as I've always said, there is much of that too in the Bible. It's just a truth about life. Always follow your gut when it comes to your child's future. While you can still protect him from the world, do. It's called being a great mom! I commend you for doing what you did. Placing boundaries around what your child learns about and when, especially if he is so talented at such a young age, is nothing more than good mothering. He will have man opportunities to act in the future. Good job Kay, and forgive yourself, don't worry, and at some point you can tell him what happened, but it's okay to protect him from that too at the moment. He is young, and will go far! Especially with such a great mom as you clearly are! Sorry to take so long to get back to you Kay, I’ve been in a play myself (Streetcar Named Desire) pretty much all Winter, and so have been a bit out of commission - and I plan on writing about that experience in depth once I have some perspective on it….

Now, about your son. I think you did the right thing. Especially since he’s so young - this isn’t really a Christian issue, it’s an age issue. I don’t think I’d want my child, anywhere under the age of about 14, being in that scene. I’ve seen the movie version with Daniel Day Lewis, and it’s okay - not the most redemptive story, more about the director’s past with all the women in his life, and I think his mother had been a prostitute.

Don’t ever feel bad for protecting the innocence of your child - no matter what age they are. I think it’s absolutely fine to have done what you did. Mothers need to take charge of their children’s lives more, and they will learn soon enough about the dark side of life, and once they are older, you can explain to them what a story is about, what their part in it is, and what subjects in plays or films reveal about humanity (including the dark sides of life). I always state, as you have clearly read in my post, that we actors and artists who also have strong faith, need not shy away from being in projects that show the darker even seedier (or in many minds, sinning) side of life. Because as I’ve always said, there is much of that too in the Bible. It’s just a truth about life.

Always follow your gut when it comes to your child’s future. While you can still protect him from the world, do. It’s called being a great mom! I commend you for doing what you did. Placing boundaries around what your child learns about and when, especially if he is so talented at such a young age, is nothing more than good mothering. He will have man opportunities to act in the future. Good job Kay, and forgive yourself, don’t worry, and at some point you can tell him what happened, but it’s okay to protect him from that too at the moment. He is young, and will go far! Especially with such a great mom as you clearly are!

]]> By: Kay http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-416 Kay Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:34:46 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-416 Hi I came across this site because my eight year old son is acting. He is part of a small group that is more of a class. He was seen and asked to try out for a high school musical. I made the mistake of not looking at the musical completely before he tried out. Well, he did get a small part but upon viewing the scene on U-tube I felt it inappropriate and turned down the part. He doesn't even know he got the part. He is away with his Dad. I guess I am wondering if I did the right thing. The musical is Nine and the scene was the song "Be Italian" where a prostitute sings to a group of boys about how to treat women or woo women so to speak. I don't know if this musical turns out to be redemptive in the end or not. I kinda doubt that it does. The other thing is I was wondering if anyone had advice as to how to handle it with my son? He was so brave and wonderful at the audition. Hi I came across this site because my eight year old son is acting. He is part of a small group that is more of a class. He was seen and asked to try out for a high school musical. I made the mistake of not looking at the musical completely before he tried out. Well, he did get a small part but upon viewing the scene on U-tube I felt it inappropriate and turned down the part. He doesn’t even know he got the part. He is away with his Dad. I guess I am wondering if I did the right thing. The musical is Nine and the scene was the song “Be Italian” where a prostitute sings to a group of boys about how to treat women or woo women so to speak. I don’t know if this musical turns out to be redemptive in the end or not. I kinda doubt that it does. The other thing is I was wondering if anyone had advice as to how to handle it with my son? He was so brave and wonderful at the audition.

]]> By: racinevictoria http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-407 racinevictoria Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:01:15 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-407 Wow reading all of these comments have been truly helpfull. I have been struggling with the LA scene and I have a true passion for acting. I feel like the Lord has called me to be a performer but at the same time I want to act for him and in the right way. So the post and messages helped me to know that there are others out there going through the same things I am . God Bless all of you. Thanks! Racine Victoria Wow reading all of these comments have been truly helpfull. I have been struggling with the LA scene and I have a true passion for acting. I feel like the Lord has called me to be a performer but at the same time I want to act for him and in the right way. So the post and messages helped me to know that there are others out there going through the same things I am . God Bless all of you. Thanks!

Racine Victoria

]]> By: Daniel http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-398 Daniel Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:49:17 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-398 But first I need to know if it's God's will for me to get into acting. You've got my Email adress just let me know if you can propose something for me.Stay Blessed in JESUS' NAME.AMEN! But first I need to know if it’s God’s will for me to get into acting. You’ve got my Email adress just let me know if you can propose something for me.Stay Blessed in JESUS’ NAME.AMEN!

]]> By: Daniel http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-397 Daniel Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:45:32 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-397 Thanks for that instructive piece of advice, had a sceptical notion about this particular issue. I believe God really wanted me to read this comment. Acting is another potential in me which I am earger to explore and exploit for the lone Glory of God. But I am not quite motivated since there's no christian moivie industry that I know in my country... I get edified by this piece. GOD BLESS you too! Thanks for that instructive piece of advice, had a sceptical notion about this particular issue. I believe God really wanted me to read this comment.
Acting is another potential in me which I am earger to explore and exploit for the lone Glory of God. But I am not quite motivated since there’s no christian moivie industry that I know in my country…
I get edified by this piece. GOD BLESS you too!

]]> By: Kirsten Tretbar http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-377 Kirsten Tretbar Wed, 18 May 2011 17:00:52 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-377 Hi Guys, Glad to see that two of you know each other, but let us please keep this discussion about acting, and keep your comments to each other about other subjects private, okay? Hope you understand. Thanks so much for coming to my site - Kirsten :-) Hi Guys,
Glad to see that two of you know each other, but let us please keep this discussion about acting, and keep your comments to each other about other subjects private, okay? Hope you understand. Thanks so much for coming to my site - Kirsten :-)

]]> By: David Sweet http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-376 David Sweet Tue, 17 May 2011 21:45:50 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-376 Jeff, I noticed your name on a petition from 1988 at Southwestern Baptisti Theol, Seminary...it was a petition to ask the administration to allow the formation of a student pro-life organization on campus. Do you remember this? Thanks David Sweet Jeff, I noticed your name on a petition from 1988 at Southwestern Baptisti Theol, Seminary…it was a petition to ask the administration to allow the formation of a student pro-life organization on campus. Do you remember this? Thanks David Sweet

]]> By: Kirsten Tretbar http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-275 Kirsten Tretbar Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:11:32 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-275 Good luck Jeff and we will all be praying for you. My moderator suggested that we delete your private phone numbers. I am sorry, but we can not endorse anyone or any company on this blog, for security purposes, and for the blog to remain neutral. That doesn't mean you can not talk about yourself or your faith in God. Feel free to do that. If you are interested in Christian websites, I recommend going to Dr. Ted Baehr's site, movieguilde.org. He is the head of the Christian Film and Television Commission and has been leading the way for Christian filmmakers and actors. His Movieguide Awards, televised each year on PAX, gives out the "Teddy" award, which is considered the Faith Based Oscars, for which I, incidentally, won "Best Documentary" in 2003, for my documentary, ZENITH. Keep praying and keep believing, and don't forget to take acting classes. Prayer is everything, but you also have to put yourself out there and meet people, and not just from home or from your computer. But then, I'm sure you are already doing so! Thanks for coming to our blog, and keep up your wonderful attitude, spirit, and faith! Good luck Jeff and we will all be praying for you. My moderator suggested that we delete your private phone numbers. I am sorry, but we can not endorse anyone or any company on this blog, for security purposes, and for the blog to remain neutral. That doesn’t mean you can not talk about yourself or your faith in God. Feel free to do that. If you are interested in Christian websites, I recommend going to Dr. Ted Baehr’s site, movieguilde.org. He is the head of the Christian Film and Television Commission and has been leading the way for Christian filmmakers and actors. His Movieguide Awards, televised each year on PAX, gives out the “Teddy” award, which is considered the Faith Based Oscars, for which I, incidentally, won “Best Documentary” in 2003, for my documentary, ZENITH. Keep praying and keep believing, and don’t forget to take acting classes. Prayer is everything, but you also have to put yourself out there and meet people, and not just from home or from your computer. But then, I’m sure you are already doing so! Thanks for coming to our blog, and keep up your wonderful attitude, spirit, and faith!

]]> By: Jeff Bianchini http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-274 Jeff Bianchini Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:49:43 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-274 Dear fellow believers:I am praying for revival worldwide and email churches worldwide to pray in Jesus name.I call it Operation Eagle!My name is Jeff Bianchini I have two masters degrees to the Lord's glory in Chemistry and Divinity.Please pray as the Lord leads for me to find part time acting,humor,voice imitations,singing,magic tricks jobs here in San Antonio Texas.My cell phone is [deleted by moderator for privacy issues] and my home phone number is [deleted by moderator].God Bless you all with Jesus' Rich Love and never ending mercies.See Ezekiel 34:11-31 for a beautiful commentary on the Good Shepherd.Do you know of any Christian Entertainment Websites? Love in Him. Jeff Bianchini Dear fellow believers:I am praying for revival worldwide and email churches worldwide to pray in Jesus name.I call it Operation Eagle!My name is Jeff Bianchini I have two masters degrees to the Lord’s glory in Chemistry and Divinity.Please pray as the Lord leads for me to find part time acting,humor,voice imitations,singing,magic tricks jobs here in San Antonio Texas.My cell phone is [deleted by moderator for privacy issues] and my home phone number is [deleted by moderator].God Bless you all with Jesus’ Rich Love and never ending mercies.See Ezekiel 34:11-31 for a beautiful commentary on the Good Shepherd.Do you know of any Christian Entertainment Websites?

Love in Him.
Jeff Bianchini

]]> By: yesitstrue http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-240 yesitstrue Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:00:19 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2008/03/10/being-a-christian-in-the-acting-game-part-2/#comment-240 All Christians are actors. All Christians are actors.

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