Character Development
On the Job
Collaboration & Rehearsal
Career & Growth
Tools of the Trade
Ethics & Challenges
100
This step involves analyzing the script for plot, themes, and motivations.
What is script analysis?
100
In theater, actors must maintain this for every live performance.
What is consistent energy and pacing?
100
This initial step includes reading the script with cast and director.
What is table work?
100
Actors frequently attend these to land roles.
What are auditions?
100
These short script selections are used for auditions and rehearsals.
What are sides?
100
This common experience means frequent disappointment.
What is rejection?
200
Actors often invent this to create a personal history for their character.
What is a backstory?
200
Film actors must repeat scenes with identical emotion and timing.
What is shooting scenes out of sequence?
200
This term describes planned and rehearsed actors' movements required for a scene.
What is blocking?
200
This involves reading lines without prior preparation.
What is a cold reading?
200
These help actors record self-tapes or practice voice work.
What are cameras and voice recorders?
200
Actors often rely on these between roles.
What are side jobs?
300
This involves modulating pitch, tone, and clarity for vocal performance.
What is voice and speech work?
300
Voice actors sync their delivery to animation using this technique.
What is ADR or dubbing?
300
This is incorporated from directors during rehearsal.
What are adjustments?
300
These materials showcase an actor’s appearance and background.
What are headshots and résumés?
300
Actors may document thoughts and exercises in this.
What is an acting journal?
300
Avoiding similar role casting helps prevent this.
What is typecasting?
400
Creating distinct posture and gestures is part of this process.
What is physical characterization?
400
These must be hit precisely for camera and lighting.
What are marks?
400
Actors must work with these three groups on set.
Who are directors, writers, and actors?
400
Attending workshops and events helps with this.
What is networking?
400
These help actors physically embody a character.
What are costumes and makeup?
400
Physical scenes require this mutual understanding.
What is consent?
500
Understanding what drives a character to act.
What are objectives?
500
Theater actors rely on this when unexpected events happen.
What is improvisation?
500
These are rehearsed alone or with castmates to solidify performance.
What are scenes?
500
Continuous improvement includes studying this immersive acting method.
What is method acting?
500
These are handled to make scenes feel authentic.
What are props?
500
Accurately portraying cultures requires this awareness.
What is cultural sensitivity?