Actor's Tools
Name one of the six actor’s tools.
Body, Voice, Mind, Imagination, Observation, or Teamwork.
What does “focus” mean for an actor?
Paying attention to the moment, your partner, and your task.
Who is Konstantin Stanislavski?
A: A Russian actor/director known as the Father of Modern Acting.
What does “improv” mean?
A: Acting without a script.
I’m the written plan for where you move and stand,
A map of motion drawn by hand.
Answer: Blocking
WHY do actors use warm ups?
To prepare their body and voice, focus for a performance, relieve stress, and build confidence.
Name one focus game we played in class.
A: Pass the Clap
B. Detective ( Wink Murderer)
What does his method focus on?
A: Acting truthfully under imaginary circumstances.
What is the #1 rule of improv?
A: Say “Yes, and…” ( Accept what is happening and ADD to it.
I’m the storyteller’s helper, though silent I stay—
Pointing where actors move or say.
Sometimes I’m “left,” but not from your view—
I flip directions depending on you.
What am I?
Answer: Stage Directions
What's the purpose of a tongue twister?
To improve articulation and diction
Why is focus important on stage?
It builds trust, timing, and connection with other actors.
Define “Objective” in acting.
A: What your character wants in the scene.
What are the rules of Yes And?
A: 1. Accept what your partner says 2. and add to it. 3. DO NOTBLOCK THE STORY
I’m not a real place, yet I hold every scene.
I’m where imagination paints what’s unseen.
No set or wall defines my zone—
But when lights rise, I’m fully grown.
What am I?
Answer: The Stage / The World of the Play
Give an example of a tongue twister discussed in class.
“Red leather, yellow leather” / “Unique New York” / She sells Seashells/ Betty Bought ...Three Free Throws
What can happen if an actor loses focus?
They may miss cues, break character, or distract the audience by messing up their contribution to the performance.
What are the benefits of using the Staislavksi method?
Your performance is more believable if you are acting it out truthfully and in connection to real emotion.
Name one skill improv helps develop.
A: Creativity, quick thinking, teamwork, or confidence.
I’m the mirror inside every role you play—
Truth dressed in fiction, on full display.
When you ask “Who am I?” and mean it true,
I’m the art of being you within you.
What am I?
Answer: Characterization ( The character or role you are playing
What are two types of warm-ups actors might do?
A: Physical and Vocal.
How can focus, eye contact, and realism help actors focus in a scene?
It builds connection and makes interactions and the performance more believable.
Stanislavski was cofounder of what theatre?
Moscow Theatre
What happens if you say “No” in improv?
A: It stops the scene and breaks the flow.
I’m what you feel when the curtain’s about to rise—
Your palms may sweat, but I sharpen your eyes.
What am I?
Answer: Adrenaline