Characterisation Techniques Flashcards
Character cards
Written information about the characters background giving extra detail
Improvisation
Can be spontaneous or rehearsed, making up a story on the spot or using time to plan
Role play
Taking on another characters attitudes and beliefs
Hot seating
An interview like situation where one character is questioned about their life
Voices in head
An angel and devil situation on the shoulder giving suggestions as to what to do next
Writing in role
A diary or letter entry written as the character
Thought tracking
Character is stopped in the action and asked what they are thinking at that specific point in time
Thought tunnel
Character walks down an avenue where other actors tell them their opinion of them