Create a list of 5-8 major character “idiosyncrasies, likes and dislikes” for your character.

Intro to Drama Final Project: Actor

Each actor/actress is asked to complete this form and return it. Whenever possible, all answers or comments are to be based strictly on information about your character supplied in the actual text! When this is not possible, you may create answers or comments provided they are logically related to information in the text. Note: This is an opportunity for fresh, original actor creativity, provided in an organic framework for directing and acting which permits and encourages artistic individuality as well as artistic collaboration.

Student Actor Name:

Name of character:

Age of character:       Precise birthdate of character:

Generally, how “physically active” is your character?

 

Name an animal (not a bird) which in appearance, movement, or manner seems analogous to your role.

 

What is it about this animal that most specifically relates to your role?

 

Can you name a person close to you, family or friend, who seems to be a good deal like your character? If so, name him or her. (relationship)

 

Can you name a famous person who seems to be a good deal like your character? If so, name him or her.

 

Vocally, is your character generally quiet and demure or loud and flamboyant?

 

If neither, how would you describe your character’s vocal nature?

 

Basically, how would you describe the way your character likes to dress (casual, tailored, sloppy, neat, colorful, etc.)?

 

How would you describe the way your character likes to wear or comb his/her hair?

 

Select the three or four major emotions your character seems to encounter the most (fear, love, hate, anger, etc.).

 

Give an example from the text in which each of the emotions you listed are revealed.

 

What is the motivational force (spine) of your character? (e.g., in Death of a Salesman, “Willy wants Biff to love him again.”) State the major objective of your character by beginning with the name of your character and the word, “wants. . .” If possible, the spine or “want” should relate to another character or characters in the play.

 

What is the major beat or action (or key moment of activity and/or decision/choice) in the play for your character (the most important moment in the play for your character)?

 

Create a list of 5-8 major character “idiosyncrasies, likes and dislikes” for your character. (e.g. likes cheeseburgers and french fries, suffers from insomnia, reads mystery novels, likes Dustin Hoffman movies, hates John Wayne movies, etc.)

 

Add any other pertinent notes or comments about your character.