Level 1 Developing Character

Character

With your group explore your character within the world of the play. 

Consider:

·         What do others say about your character?

·         How does your character behave at important moments in the play? In the scene? Are there moments of tension or conflict? Other emotions?

·         What is the time period of the play? How does this affect your character?

·         Are there any social conditions that affect your character? What is your character’s status?

·         How do people of a similar age to your character use voice, body, movement, and space?

·         Interview a person of the same age as your character

·         Can this interview help you in your character interpretation? How?

-         Does it help in your selection of techniques? How?

Discuss your findings with your group and/or with other actors playing the same character.

Using the information you have gained about your character, explore use of drama techniques to help you, as an actor, communicate this understanding or interpretation of the character to an audience.