Acting is at the center of Tamara Tunie’s career in more ways than one. According to Carnegie Mellon University, Tunie has performed on Broadway and even won a Tony Award for her part in producing the musical “Spring Awakening.” Despite her training and talent, her foray into television didn’t come without challenges. In an interview with Fanpop, the actor explained that watching her on-screen performances helped her to adjust to the medium.
“I always watch the work I do. As a stage-trained actress, I had no camera experience. Therefore I had to learn on the job as it were and watch what I did to see if what I intended was coming across,” Tunie told the outlet. “My first few camera appearances were horrifying!!!”
Tunie addressed the topic again in an interview with DuJour. Since her schooling centered around live performance, acting in front of a camera has taught her valuable lessons that make her a more well-rounded actor. “I find it valuable to learn from. When I went to drama school, it was strictly theater training—and musical theater for me because that’s what my major was,” the actor said. “We weren’t taught how to act for the camera, so I basically had to learn on the job, and I’m still learning.” Tunie’s commitment to her craft has definitely paid off. Whether on stage or behind a camera, Tunie is sure to deliver.
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