With a cup in hand, Tabyana Ali (Trina Robinson, General Hospital) spilled the tea on what it’s like to be on a soap opera.
Tabyana Ali Talks The Pros Of Soap Work
In a video uploaded to her Instagram account, the actress shared: “It’s probably one of the greatest gifts I have ever received…And then I realized that God was actually laughing at me because I didn’t book a show; I booked a boot camp!
“Soap operas are not for the faint of heart. In General Hospital we shoot anywhere from one to five episodes in a day. We do 10 scenes in an hour. And you, basically, only have one take to get it right.
“Being on a soap opera is the best acting school there is. You’re thrown straight into the deep end with scripts, and blocking, and memorization. And you’re just hoping not to drown.
It’s not just professional growth that Ali has experienced over the past three years thanks to her job — she’s grown personally, as well. “I am beyond grateful for General Hospital. Not just as an actor, but as a writer, director, communicator, a person.
“If you’re an actor, please don’t overlook soaps. They’ll teach you more about the craft and yourself than you’d ever imagine.”
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