acting

Stanislavski

A theater practitioner who sought realism on stage, moving away from over-dramatic, super-performative acting.

Given Circumstances

The context of the scene including what is happening, when, the characters' ages, backgrounds, and life shaping experiences.

Super Objective

What the character wants over the course of the entire story.

Objective

What the character wants in a specific scene.

Tactics

The methods or strategies a character uses to achieve their objective.

Michael Chekhov

A Russian actor and theater teacher known for his physical action-based acting philosophy and for teaching notable actors in America.

Psychological Gesture

A physical expression that conveys a character's feelings and emotions, representing their state of mind.

Viewpoints

A method of acting that emphasizes movement, collaboration, awareness, and ensemble work.

Elements of Viewpoints

Space, Shape, Time, Emotions, Movement, Story.