Module 6 – Preparation: Casting Characters

Question 1

What should inform your perception of the characters?

Answer 1

1. Description of their personality and physicality within the text.

Well done. The text is your instruction manual!

Question 2

True or false: Your priority when performing accents is total authenticity.

Answer 2

2. False

You’ve got it! The priority is making sure the listener can always understand what is being said.

Question 3

How can you help yourself to keep character voices consistent throughout recording? (3 answers)

Answer 3

1. Create a really clear idea of the character from what you are told in the text.
2. Note down a ‘thumbnail’ description of the character next to their speech in the text.
3. Choose a voice you know you can sustain.