Role Analysis
Whenever possible, all answers or comments are to be based
on information about your character in the play. When this is not possible, you may create
answers provided they are logically related to the information in the
play. 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.
1.
Name of actor/actress ____________________________________________________
2.
Name of character – first and last
_______________________________________
3.
Age of character ___________Precise birthdate of
character _________________
4.
Astrological sign__________________ What significance if any to this sign.
5.
How Physically active is your character? Explain.
6.
Name an animal – not a bird – which in
appearance, movement, or manner seems analogous to your role.
7.
What is it about this animal that most
specifically relates to your role?
8.
Can you name a person close to you who seems to
be a good deal like your character? If
so, name him/her.
9.
Can you name a famous person who seems to be a
good deal like your character? Name him/
her.
10.
Vocally, is your character quiet and demure or
loud and flamboyant? If neither, describe your character’s vocal nature?
11.
How would you describe the way your character
likes to dress?
12.
How would you describe the way your character
likes to wear or comb his/her hair?
13.
Select 3 or 4 major emotions your character encounters
most?
14.
Give an example from the play in which each of
the examples you listed are revealed – from #13.
15.
What is the MF (Motivational Force (spine) of your
character? State the MF of your character by beginning with the name of your
character and the word – wants… The spine or want should relate to another
character or characters in the play.
16.
What is the major beat or action (key moment of
activity and/or decision/choice) in the play for your character (The most
important moment in the play for your character)?
17.
Describe in short phrases the MAJOR activities
your character engaged in during the day of action of the play (from rising, up
to the first entrance on stage).
18.
Describe in short phrases the MAJOR activity
your character engages in during all offstage time after every exit made during
the action of the play.
19.
Create a list of 5-8 MAJOR character
idiosyncrasies, likes and dislikes for your character.
20.
Add any other pertinent comments about your
character.
