This guy i know is starring oposite of me?

Question:he is actually my ex's brother. And this christmas, I have to be his wife for the cmas play. I REALLY don't like him tho, and i have to 'hold his hand and look into his eyes with love!' idk what to do, cuz as much as i don't like him, I know my ex will be watching, and maybe...possibly, get jealous. idk...HELP!!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: he is actually my ex's brother. And this christmas, I have to be his wife for the cmas play. I REALLY don't like him tho, and i have to 'hold his hand and look into his eyes with love!' idk what to do, cuz as much as i don't like him, I know my ex will be watching, and maybe...possibly, get jealous. idk...HELP!!!

I good actress never allows the real her to show on stage. ;)

How is this a performing art....or am I not getting it ?????

That is why they call it acting, so grin and bear it.

Rachel, even if you make out with the guy (which you should do if the scene calls for it), do your job and forget the ex-boyfriend.
If he is jealous, tough luck. He is your Ex-BF and why should you care.
Take a drink beforehand to help you get through that scene.
After the scene, let this guy know that you are glad it is over cuz YOU CAN'T STAND HIM".

Just try to live through the moment and get it over with. Just get the point across that you DONT like him and the look you gave was fake-WITHOUT hurting him. And if your ex talks to you about it and the look and everything, then tell him it was just part of the show. Besides, how could he even see what type of look you were giving him in the audience?

It's called "acting."
As hard as it is, you have to let go of your emotions and focus on the emotions of your CHARACTER.
I played Abigail in "The Crucible" and John Proctor, the man who I as supposed to love and obsess over, was played by a guy I absolutely HATED during high school. After the first few rehearsals I was finally able to just focus on the character instead of my dislike for him. We became civil and slightly friendly towards each other at the end of the show.

Who cares if your ex gets jealous? He's not your boyfriend anymore, so what does it matter?

Don't follow the advice of "taking a drink before you perform." That's a terrible risk, you're most likely underage, and serious consequences will follow afterwards.

I think, if you are totally unable to separate personal conflict from Acting. then you " Should" remove yourself from this play.
As an added note : if you have such personal conflict that you harbor negativity toward the people you'd be performing with. Then it is more likely than not that you will not give your best performance anyhow. You could tell the people in charge though, they can consider you as a standby just in case an extreme emergency occurrs and the new regular don't show.

I truly do not think it is " Wise" to allow the reaction of others to determine what you will do in your acting, and also totally think you need to learn " How to separate your personal life from On Stage Acting / Surreal Life" If you really and truly cannot keep them separate you should not be in acting, is my opinion. This may be an opportunity for you to find out, though.