#Biff loman actor full#

I had never seen the play, although I had the film version.Here is my account of approaching the character of Biff Loman: I intended to explore the play completely so that I would have vast knowledge of the style and story (as well as an example of my work) should I ever be presented with the opportunity to take part in a performance of it I intend to do one of these shorter posts per week, where I will discuss the progress I have made with the character. For me, this was taking a character that I have never played and attempting to apply my process to the part. With all the time available to us (without the pressure of upcoming auditions) we can utilise our free time to explore our own individual processes.

#Biff loman actor full#

There is also a plethora of speeches online at (though I would always recommend reading the full play when preparing for an audition). While for actors it is vital to be good listeners, who can engage actively with other people onstage, we are also blessed that we need no expensive equipment to practise and that even without a text, we can improvise and use previous audition speeches to create characters.

The lock-down that has been enforced in Britain and across the world has forced many creatives to think outside the box (or indeed the home!) when it comes to practising their craft.

What have you been doing during lock-down to broaden your knowledge and experience?.

What character have you always wanted to play but have never been given a chance? (Give yourself the chance now!).

Death of a Salesman, Roxbury and Punch, 1988 Image above - From Left to Right Stephen Lang, Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich. From ‘Death of a Salesman’ - Arthur Miller, Cresset Press 1949