S3 Characterisation Questionnaire

"Characters onstage repeat things that they've said about one character in the play."

This characterisation technique is:

• Role on the Wall

• Voices in the Head

• Improvisation

• Hot Seating

What characterisation technique is this?

• Writing in Role

• Hot Seating

• Character Card

• Role on the Wall

True or False?

When sitting in the Hot Seat, the actor answers questions out of character.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When in the Hot Seat, the actor MUST be in character!!

When an actor does ____________, they write about something while in character, such as a diary entry, text or Facebook post.

True or False?

Thought Tracking is where a character speaks their thoughts out loud.

• True

• False

What is the term we use for acting without a script? We do this as both a characterisation technique and as a way to devise a drama.

What Rehearsal Technique was your favourite?

Describe how the Rehearsal Technique works. What do you do?

Why is this your favourite Rehearsal Technique? Did you learn anything in particular from it?

What has been your favourite part of the Characterisation Unit?