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Characterisation Techniques (Mantle of the expert (Actor in role as an…
Characterisation Techniques
Mantle of the expert
Actor in role as an expert on a topic imparts fats/information about that topic
Giving witness
Character is interviewed about events they saw/experienced
Speaking through the image
Character step out of a still image to their thought aloud
Role on the wall
Outline of a body is filled in with the internal and external influences on a role/character
Character Cards
A profile which charts the attitudes, background and beliefs of a character
Use of prop
Actors use props to build their belief in their role
Role Play
A means of exploring attitudes or beliefs
Improvisation
Drama devised without script
Voices in the head
Recall of words said by others about a character or situation
Writing in role
writing from the point of view of your character
Hot seating
Questioning a character in role
Thought tunnel
Character(s) walk past other actors who comment on their situation
Thought Tracking
An aid to characterisation: the character speaks their thoughts out loud
Visualisation exercise
Usually guided by director/teacher as a form of meditation, actor consider their characters circumstances to allow them to visualise that character's situation
Role-reverse
Actors adopt opposite attitudes and beliefs to that of their character in improv