What is Subtext in Acting? (And Why It’s Important)
Subtext is by far the most important thing an actor can focus on, and it’s the key to giving complex and three dimentional performances. It’s
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Reilly Featherstone is an actor & musician based in Wales, United Kingdom, who works actively on both stage and screen. Most recently working on Rage by award winning writer Simon Stephens, Jangle, and Delirium.
Reilly studied a Bachelor of Arts in Acting at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2017 – 2020). Since graduating, Reilly has been focused on developing a full-time career in the arts while sharing knowledge to help other actors do the exact same thing.
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